No. 3,439 in Polish
zapach
"Scent" or "smell".
In a sentence
Zapach kwiatów w ogrodzie jest bardzo przyjemny.
The scent of flowers in the garden is very pleasant.
In this sentence, 'zapach' refers to a pleasant aroma perceived by the sense of smell.
Nieprzyjemny zapach spalin unosi się w powietrzu.
An unpleasant smell of exhaust fumes fills the air.
Here, 'zapach' denotes an odor, this time an undesirable one caused by fumes.
Kucharz rozpoznał potrawę po samym zapachu.
The chef recognized the dish just by its smell.
This usage of 'zapach' conveys the unique scent identifier of a dish, now highlighting its characteristic properties.
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