This is the 2665th most frequent Polish word.
brzeg
"Brzeg" in Polish means "shore," "edge," or "bank."
In this sentence, 'brzeg' refers to the edge or bank of the river, emphasizing the geographical aspect.
Brzeg rzeki był stromy.
The river bank was steep.
Here, 'brzeg' is used to denote the literal edge of the table, indicating a physical boundary.
Usiedliśmy na brzegu stołu.
We sat at the edge of the table.
In this example, 'brzeg' signifies the boundary or periphery of the forest, showing its figurative extension.