This is the 10343rd most frequent Polish word.
ciałem
"Body" or "corporeally" (instrumental singular form of "ciało").
The word 'ciałem' is used here in its instrumental form to indicate the means or tool used in the action, specifically referring to one's physical body.
Uderzyłem się w kolano ciałem podczas ćwiczeń.
I hit my knee with my body during exercises.
In this sentence, 'ciałem' is used to express the concept of being or presence through one's physical form in a philosophical or contemplative manner.
Chciał zrozumieć znaczenie obecności ciałem w medytacji.
He wanted to understand the significance of presence with one's body during meditation.
Here, 'ciałem' refers to the act of using one's physical body to perform an action, emphasizing the instrumentality of bodily movement.