No. 3,475 in Polish
zmarłym
The Polish word "zmarłym" means "deceased" or "dead" (used in the dative or instrumental case).
In a sentence
Oddał hołd zmarłym podczas uroczystości.
He paid respect to the deceased during the ceremony.
Here, 'zmarłym' is used as the dative plural form related to honoring or referencing deceased persons.
Odprawili mszę za zmarłych w parafii.
They held a mass for the deceased at the parish.
In this sentence, 'zmarłych' is the accusative plural form, indicating the recipients of the action of holding a mass.
Zmarły zostanie wspomniany w czasie niedzielnej mszy.
The deceased will be mentioned during Sunday’s mass.
'Zmarły' is used as the nominative singular, referring to an individual who has passed away.
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