No. 3,505 in Polish
śląski
"Śląski" means "Silesian," referring to something or someone from or related to Silesia, a historical region in Central Europe.
In a sentence
Mieszkam w Śląskiem od pięciu lat.
I have been living in Silesia for five years.
"Śląskiem" here refers to the region of Silesia in Poland, denoted by its name and functioning as a proper noun in the instrumental case.
Śląska kuchnia jest bardzo smaczna.
Silesian cuisine is very tasty.
"Śląska" is used adjectivally to describe the cuisine, indicating origin or belonging to the region of Silesia.
Poznałem śląską tradycję robienia pierników.
I learned about the Silesian tradition of making gingerbread.
"Śląską" is an adjective in its feminine accusative form, describing the noun "tradycję" (tradition) as being of Silesian origin.
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