No. 1,797 in Polish
zakładników
"Zakładników" means "hostages" in English.
In a sentence
Terrorysta trzyma zakładników w opuszczonym budynku.
The terrorist is holding hostages in an abandoned building.
In this sentence, 'zakładników' refers to individuals forcibly held captive by someone, typically in threatening circumstances.
Podczas negocjacji udało się uwolnić zakładników.
During negotiations, the hostages were successfully freed.
Here, 'zakładników' again refers to people held against their will, highlighting the process of their liberation.
Film przedstawiał poruszającą historię zakładników uratowanych po wielu dniach.
The movie depicted a touching story of hostages rescued after many days.
In this context, 'zakładników' represents the central theme of the narrative concerning individuals held in captivity.
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