Copilul a adormit in poala mamei pe drumul lung cu masina.
The child fell asleep in his mother's lap on the long car journey.
Casa lor era construita la poala dealului, la adapost de vant.
Their house was built at the foot of the hill, sheltered from the wind.
Si-a adunat rosiile din gradina in poala rochiei ca sa le care la bucatarie.
She gathered the tomatoes from the garden in her skirt to carry them to the kitchen.