No. 9,769 in Polish
zginął
"Zginął" means "died" or "went missing," often referring to a tragic or sudden event.
In a sentence
Mój ulubiony pies zginął w wypadku samochodowym.
My favorite dog died in a car accident.
The word 'zginął' is used to express the tragic death of a beloved pet in an accident, encapsulating the idea of loss.
Klucz do skrzynki pocztowej zginął i muszę kupić nowy.
The mailbox key got lost, and I need to buy a new one.
Here, 'zginął' signifies the loss of an object, implying that the item is misplaced or missing.
Żołnierz zginął bohatersko na polu walki.
The soldier heroically perished on the battlefield.
In this context, 'zginął' reflects the act of dying in a heroic and noble manner, commonly associated with soldiers.
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