No. 17,830 in Polish

złapany

Caught.

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Złapany złodziej próbował się tłumaczyć.
The caught thief tried to explain himself.
Here, 'złapany' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'złapać' (to catch), describing someone who was caught or apprehended.
Motyl złapany przez dziecko został wypuszczony.
The butterfly caught by the child was released.
In this context, 'złapany' is again an adjective, formed from the participle 'złapać', describing the butterfly that was caught.
Czuł się jak złapany w potrzask.
He felt like he was caught in a trap.
The term 'złapany' metaphorically describes being trapped or ensnared, conveying a sense of entrapment.

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