No. 17,672 in Polish
zmagają
"Zmagają" means "they struggle" or "they contend."
In a sentence
Mieszkańcy wsi zmagają się z powodzią.
The villagers are struggling with the flood.
Here, 'zmagają' indicates an active struggle against a challenging situation, specifically a flood encountered by the villagers.
Sportowcy zmagają się w zawodach, aby zdobyć złoto.
The athletes are competing in the championships to win gold.
In this context, 'zmagają' implies a competitive endeavor where effort and determination are applied.
Naukowcy zmagają się z trudnym problemem, który wymaga nowego podejścia.
Scientists are tackling a difficult problem that requires a new approach.
Here, 'zmagają' suggests intellectual effort and innovation directed toward solving a complex issue.
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