No. 17,340 in Polish
zaopiekować
"Zaopiekować" means "to take care of."
In a sentence
Muszę zaopiekować się psem podczas nieobecności sąsiadów.
I need to take care of the dog during the neighbors' absence.
In this sentence, 'zaopiekować' is used to describe the act of taking care or looking after, showing responsibility for the dog.
Zaopiekował się porzuconym kotem i dał mu dom.
He took care of the abandoned cat and gave it a home.
Here, 'zaopiekował' demonstrates an action of care towards an abandoned animal, emphasizing compassion and responsibility.
Ona świetnie potrafi zaopiekować się każdym, kto tego potrzebuje.
She is excellent at looking after anyone who needs it.
In this context, 'zaopiekować się' conveys the ability to provide care and support to others, highlighting a personal trait.
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