rzeka
English meaning: River
Polish Definition
(Polski)Naturalny ciek wodny płynący w korytarzu terenu, zasilany z opadów i źródeł.
English Definition
A large natural stream of water. Poland's rivers are central to its history and culture. The Vistula (Wisła, 1,047 km) is Poland's mother river — Warsaw, Krakow, Torun, and Gdansk all lie on its banks. The Oder (Odra) forms the western border. Polish rivers have been crucial for trade, defense, and culture. The Battle of Warsaw (1920) on the Vistula stopped the Red Army — the 'Miracle on the Vistula.'
Example
“Wisła, zwana Matką Polskich Rzek, przepływa przez serce historycznej Polski.”
In English: “The Vistula, called the Mother of Polish Rivers, flows through the heart of historical Poland.”
Synonyms
- strumień
- potok
Literary Heritage
“Polska jest krajem bez naturalnych granic — to jest i jej klątwa, i jej wolność.”
“Poland is a country without natural borders — that is both its curse and its freedom.”
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