No. 3,383 in Polish
wychowanek
"**Wychowanek**" translates to "**pupil**, **ward**, or **foster child**" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Janek jest wychowankiem lokalnej szkoły sportowej.
Janek is a graduate of the local sports school.
Here, 'wychowanek' refers to someone who was educated or developed their skills in a specific institution.
Wychowanek tej akademii jest dziś znanym naukowcem.
A graduate of this academy is now a renowned scientist.
In this context, 'wychowanek' indicates someone who was mentored or educated by the academy.
Jako wychowanek sierocińca, Piotr zawsze dba o innych.
As a former resident of the orphanage, Piotr always cares for others.
Here, 'wychowanek' refers to someone previously under the care and upbringing in a specific place, like an orphanage.
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