No. 995 in Polish
własny
Own.
In a sentence
Mam własny dom.
I have my own house.
The word "własny" here is used as an adjective to indicate possession, emphasizing ownership by the speaker.
Każdy ma prawo do własnej opinii.
Everyone has the right to their own opinion.
In this sentence, "własny" is used to refer to something personal or individual, emphasizing autonomy.
Zrobiłem to własnymi rękami.
I did it with my own hands.
Here, "własny" is used to underline that the execution of the action was performed personally by the speaker.
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