This is the 4143rd most frequent Polish word.
break
The Polish word "break" is borrowed from English and means a short pause or interruption.
In this sentence, 'break' (przerwa) is used to mean a pause or stop in activity.
Musiałem zrobić sobie przerwę, żeby odpocząć.
I had to take a break to rest.
Here, 'break' (złamać się) signifies an object fracturing or splitting into parts.
Podczas silnego wiatru gałąź drzewa złamała się.
During the strong wind, a tree branch broke.
'Break' (przerwaliśmy) in this context is used to indicate an interruption of an ongoing activity.