No. 1,439 in Polish
zajął
"Took" or "occupied" (past tense of "zająć").
In a sentence
On zajął pierwsze miejsce w konkursie.
He took first place in the competition.
In this sentence, 'zajął' is used to indicate occupying or achieving a particular position or status.
Zajął się rozwiązaniem problemu.
He engaged in solving the problem.
Here, 'zajął' reflects taking responsibility or dedicating one's attention to an activity.
Zajął moje miejsce na kanapie.
He took my spot on the couch.
In this instance, 'zajął' refers to taking a physical location or space.
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