This is the 3554th most frequent Polish word.
bałtyk
Baltic Sea.
Here, 'Bałtyk' refers to the geographical entity of the Baltic Sea, used as a location for vacationing.
Uwielbiam spędzać wakacje nad Bałtykiem.
I love spending holidays by the Baltic Sea.
In this sentence, 'Bałtyk' is used to denote the marine territory of the Baltic Sea, emphasizing its waters.
Statek wypłynął na wody Bałtyku.
The ship sailed into the waters of the Baltic Sea.
Here, 'Bałtyk' denotes the Baltic Sea as an entity with historical significance, focusing on its role over time.