This is the 6404th most frequent Polish word.
covidem
"Covidem" is the instrumental case of the Polish word "COVID," referring to the virus or disease when used with certain prepositions or verbs, meaning "with COVID."
In this sentence, 'covidem' is used in the instrumental case to refer to a personified idea or serious instance of the COVID disease.
Spotkałem się z prawdziwym covidem podczas pracy w szpitalu.
I encountered the real COVID while working in the hospital.
Here, 'covidem' is used in the instrumental case to imply distancing oneself from COVID-related matters.
Nie chcę mieć nic wspólnego z covidem.
I do not want to have anything to do with COVID.
In this context, 'covidem' once again in the instrumental case signifies challenges or experiences directly caused by the COVID situation.