This is the 419th most frequent Polish word.
pucharu
The Polish word "pucharu" means "of the cup" (genitive singular form of "puchar").
In this sentence, 'pucharu' again shows a genitive singular usage, relating to the concept of the cup that is missing.
Nie było śladu pucharu, który zaginął po imprezie.
There was no trace of the cup that went missing after the event.
Here, 'pucharu' remains in the genitive singular, used to describe the material or type of the cup being referred to, emphasizing its characteristics.
Porcelanowy puchar stał na półce w gablocie.
The porcelain cup stood on the shelf in the display case.
Here, 'pucharu' refers to the 'genitive singular form of 'puchar,' indicating possession or relation to the cup as a prize for a competition.