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Polish frequency list

No. 9,583 in Polish

wtem

"Suddenly" or "all of a sudden."

In a sentence

  • Byłem zajęty pracą, wtem nagle usłyszałem hałas.

    I was busy working, then suddenly I heard a noise.

    In this sentence, 'wtem' is used to denote a sudden or unexpected event occurring during an ongoing situation.

  • Rozmawialiśmy spokojnie, wtem ktoś zapukał do drzwi.

    We were talking calmly, then suddenly someone knocked on the door.

    Here, 'wtem' introduces an abrupt interruption to the flow of a serene moment.

  • Patrzyłem na zachód słońca, wtem zjawiła się chmura zasłaniająca światło.

    I was looking at the sunset, then suddenly a cloud appeared blocking the light.

    In this example, 'wtem' signals an unforeseen change in the environment or observation.

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