No. 17,841 in Polish
złudzeniem
"Złudzeniem" means "illusion" or "delusion" in English.
In a sentence
To, co widzieliśmy na horyzoncie, okazało się tylko złudzeniem optycznym.
What we saw on the horizon turned out to be just an optical illusion.
In this sentence, 'złudzeniem' is used to describe an optical illusion, emphasizing its nature as something deceptive and not reflecting reality.
Życie w luksusie jest dla wielu ludzi złudzeniem, które prowadzi ich na złe wybory.
Living in luxury is for many people an illusion that leads them to wrong choices.
Here, 'złudzeniem' represents a false belief or unrealistic idea that influences decisions, showing its use metaphorically for misconceptions.
Utrzymywanie, że przyszłość będzie zawsze idealna, jest czystym złudzeniem.
Claiming that the future will always be ideal is pure illusion.
In this usage, 'złudzeniem' highlights a belief that is overly optimistic or detached from probable reality.
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