No. 2,373 in Polish
zajmował
"Zajmował" means "he/she/it occupied" or "was occupying."
In a sentence
Mój brat zajmował się naprawą komputerów.
My brother was taking care of computer repairs.
Here, 'zajmował' is used in the context of engaging in or being occupied with a specific activity, indicating past involvement.
W przeszłości zajmował stanowisko dyrektora w firmie.
In the past, he held the position of director in the company.
'Zajmował' in this sentence refers to occupying a role or position, showing past professional engagement.
Zajmował swoją uwagę czytaniem interesujących książek.
He occupied his attention with reading interesting books.
In this case, 'zajmował' is expressing the act of occupying oneself or focusing one's attention on an activity, in this case, reading books.
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