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lampa

lamp

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

A device that gives light.

Example

Zapal lampę, jest ciemno.

Turn on the lamp, it is dark.

Etymology

'Lampa' originates from the Latin 'lampas', which referred to a light device used for illumination, maintaining its essential meaning through history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lampa' is used in both spoken and written Polish when discussing lighting in homes and public places. The term is widely recognized across all regions of Poland.

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