No. 17,166 in Polish
zabłysnąć
"Zabłysnąć" means "to shine" or "to stand out."
In a sentence
Lampa zabłysnęła nagle, gdy włączyliśmy ją.
The lamp suddenly shone when we turned it on.
Here, 'zabłysnąć' is used literally to indicate the lamp emitting light.
Na przyjęciu zabłysnęła swoją wiedzą na temat sztuki.
At the party, she shone with her knowledge of art.
In this sentence, 'zabłysnąć' is used metaphorically, suggesting someone standing out or impressing others.
Nowy aktor zabłysnął w najnowszym filmie swoją świetną grą.
The new actor shined in the latest movie with his excellent performance.
Here, 'zabłysnąć' describes someone excelling or showcasing outstanding talent.
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