This is the 4207th most frequent Polish word.
daleka
"Daleka" means "far" or "distant" in English.
Here, 'daleka' is an adjective in the feminine singular nominative form, modifying the noun 'podróż' (journey).
Daleka podróż była fascynującym doświadczeniem.
The distant journey was a fascinating experience.
In this sentence, 'daleka' is used as an adverbial construction indicating a distant origin.
Ona pochodzi z daleka.
She comes from far away.
In this case, 'daleka' is an adjectival modifier for the noun 'światło' (light), suggesting distance.