No. 17,721 in Polish
zniczy
"Zniczy" is the genitive singular or nominative plural form of "znicz," meaning a grave candle or votive light in Polish.
In a sentence
Kupiłem zniczy na Wszystkich Świętych.
I bought votive candles for All Saints' Day.
Here, 'zniczy' is in the plural form (genitive case), referring to votive candles commonly used during All Saints' Day.
Na grobie dziadka paliły się znicze.
On my grandfather's grave, votive candles were burning.
In this sentence, 'znicze' is in the plural nominative case, indicating the subject of the sentence—the votive candles.
Postawiłam znicze na grobie moich rodziców i odmówiłam modlitwę.
I placed votive candles on my parents' grave and said a prayer.
Here, 'znicze' is in the plural accusative case, denoting the object of the action—placing candles.
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