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twilight
/ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
noun
zmierzch
Also
półmrok(m)
Definition
The soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either after sunset or before sunrise.
Examples
The city lights began to twinkle as twilight fell.
Światła miasta zaczęły migotać, gdy zapadł zmierzch.
We took a peaceful walk in the twilight, enjoying the quiet.
Wybraliśmy się na spokojny spacer o zmierzchu, ciesząc się ciszą.
Collocations
evening twilightin the twilighttwilight hours
adjective
zmierzchowy
Also
schyłkowy
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of the dim light of twilight; often used metaphorically to describe a period of decline or obscurity.
Examples
The old house had a mysterious, twilight atmosphere.
Stary dom miał tajemniczą, zmierzchową atmosferę.
He was in the twilight years of his career, reflecting on his achievements.
Był w schyłkowych latach swojej kariery, rozmyślając o swoich osiągnięciach.
Collocations
twilight zonetwilight years
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