No. 18,076 in Polish

życzą

"Życzą" means "they wish."

In a sentence

Wszyscy życzą Ci szczęścia.
Everyone wishes you happiness.
The word 'życzą' here conveys the action of 'wishing' and is used in the third person plural form ('oni/one życzą'). It functions as the main verb in the sentence, showing the intention or desire of the subject (Everyone) directed towards 'you'.
Nauczyciele życzą uczniom powodzenia na egzaminach.
The teachers wish the students success on the exams.
In this sentence, 'życzą' is used similarly, representing the third person plural action ('teachers') of wishing, specifically aimed towards 'students' with regard to their exams.
Rodzice życzą sobie spokoju.
The parents wish for peace for themselves.
Here, 'życzą' is paired with the reflexive pronoun 'sobie', emphasizing that the wishing action is directed towards the subject itself ('the parents'). This highlights a self-directed yet plural intention.

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