No. 17,431 in Polish

zasiąść

"Zasiąść" means "to sit down" or "to take a seat" (often with a sense of formality or purpose).

In a sentence

Zasiadł na tronie, aby ogłosić swoje decyzje.
He sat on the throne to announce his decisions.
Here, 'zasiadł' means to take a seat in a formal and significant manner, typically related to positions of authority.
Wszyscy zasiądą przy stole wigilijnym na kolację.
Everyone will sit at the Christmas Eve table for dinner.
In this context, 'zasiądą' refers to the gathering of people taking their seats to commence a communal activity.
Zasiadła w ogrodzie, aby odpocząć po ciężkim dniu.
She sat in the garden to rest after a hard day.
Here, 'zasiadła' indicates sitting down in a calm and intentional way to relax.

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