No. 5,824 in Polish
zapalny
"Zapalny" means "inflammable" or "flammable" in English.
In a sentence
Materiał ten jest bardzo zapalny.
This material is highly flammable.
Here, 'zapalny' describes an object's propensity to catch fire easily, emphasizing its physical property.
Jego humor był wczoraj zapalny, łatwo się denerwował.
His mood yesterday was volatile; he got angry easily.
In this context, 'zapalny' is used metaphorically to describe a person's temper as being quick to anger, indicating emotional volatility.
Zapalny stan skóry wymaga szybkiego leczenia.
An inflammatory skin condition requires prompt treatment.
Here, 'zapalny' is used in a medical context to describe a condition involving inflammation.
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