No. 315 in Polish
zwłaszcza
"Zwłaszcza" means "especially" in English.
In a sentence
Lubię wszystkie owoce, zwłaszcza jabłka.
I like all fruits, especially apples.
Here, 'zwłaszcza' is used to highlight a specific item within a broader category that is being particularly emphasized.
Zwłaszcza zimą, ważne jest noszenie ciepłych ubrań.
Especially in winter, it is important to wear warm clothing.
'Zwłaszcza' introduces a specific time period to emphasize the significance of the following condition.
Ten film jest interesujący dla wielu widzów, zwłaszcza młodzieży.
This movie is interesting to many viewers, especially the youth.
In this sentence, 'zwłaszcza' is employed to specify a subgroup that is particularly relevant to the statement.
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