Lewandowski
Definition
A Polish surname derived from place names like Lewandów or Lewandowo, ultimately from 'lewanda,' meaning 'lavender' (a type of plant).
Most famously associated with Robert Lewandowski (b. 1988), a legendary Polish professional footballer known as one of the greatest strikers ever, with stints at Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and the Poland national team, holder of numerous goal-scoring records.
Examples
Nawet cień Lewandowskiego strzela więcej goli niż niektórzy napastnicy w całej lidze.
Even Lewandowski's shadow scores more goals than some strikers in the entire league.
Gdy Lewandowski wchodzi na boisko, obrońcy nagle przypominają sobie o pilnej wizycie u dentysty.
When Lewandowski steps onto the pitch, defenders suddenly remember an urgent dentist appointment.
Lewandowski jest tak dobry, że bramkarze proszą o autograf przed pierwszym strzałem.
Lewandowski is so good that goalkeepers ask for his autograph before the first shot.
W Polsce dzieci uczą się alfabetu od A do Lewandowskiego.
In Poland, kids learn the alphabet from A to Lewandowski.