No. 17,388 in Polish
zapuszczają
"Zapuszczają" means "they are growing" or "they are letting (something) grow."
In a sentence
Oni zapuszczają brodę, bo chcą wyglądać bardziej dojrzale.
They are growing a beard because they want to look more mature.
This sentence uses 'zapuszczają' to mean 'they are letting grow,' specifically referring to growing a beard.
Pszczoły zapuszczają się na większe odległości w poszukiwaniu nektaru.
Bees venture farther distances in search of nectar.
Here, 'zapuszczają się' means 'venture' or 'extend themselves,' used metaphorically for bees traveling long distances.
Dzieci w lesie zapuszczają się coraz głębiej pomimo ostrzeżeń.
The children delve deeper into the forest despite the warnings.
In this sentence, 'zapuszczają się' conveys the meaning of 'delve' or 'extend into' a place, implying exploration or intrusion.
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