No. 9,735 in Polish
zasłużony
"Deserving" or "meritorious."
In a sentence
To jest zasłużony medal za twoją ciężką pracę.
This is a well-deserved medal for your hard work.
In this sentence, 'zasłużony' is used as an adjective to indicate that the medal is deserved due to prior efforts or actions.
Ten zasłużony profesor służył uniwersytetowi przez wiele lat.
This distinguished professor served the university for many years.
Here 'zasłużony' conveys a sense of respect or honor earned by the professor due to an extended period of service.
Przez lata pracy zdobył opinię zasłużonego artysty.
Through years of work, he earned the reputation of a distinguished artist.
In this sentence, 'zasłużony' characterizes the artist as distinguished, having earned recognition through significant efforts or achievements.
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