wolf

wolf

The Polish word "wolf" in English is defined as "a wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family, typically living and hunting in packs."

Here, "wilk" is used as a noun to denote the animal, a wolf, in its singular form.

Wilk biega przez las.

The wolf runs through the forest.

In this sentence, "wilk" is employed metaphorically in a phrase meaning an isolated or solitary person.

Czułem się jak wilk samotnik.

I felt like a lone wolf.

Here, "wilk" appears in a proverb-like usage, symbolizing extracting value from a difficult situation.

Z wilka chociaż skóra.

From the wolf, at least the skin.