No. 17,465 in Polish
zatracać
"Zatracać" means "to lose, destroy, or squander something gradually or completely."
In a sentence
Zatracam cenne wspomnienia przez codzienny pośpiech.
I lose valuable memories through everyday hustle.
The verb 'zatracam' is used to denote the gradual loss or erosion of valuable or cherished items due to distraction or neglect.
W lęku przed porażką ludzie często zatracają sens życia.
In fear of failure, people often lose the meaning of life.
Here 'zatracają' refers to individuals losing or forfeiting a deeper or existential aspect, such as the meaning or purpose of life.
Rysując coraz ostrzejsze podziały, zatracamy zdolność do dialogu.
By drawing increasingly sharper divisions, we lose the ability to engage in dialogue.
In this sentence, 'zatracamy' expresses the loss of a specific skill or capability due to actions or attitudes.
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