This is the 6603rd most frequent Polish word.
derek
In Polish, "derek" refers to a type of woolen blanket.
Here, 'derek' refers to a crane as a type of equipment used for lifting heavy items in dockyards or construction areas.
Na porcie widzieliśmy duży derek w pracy.
At the port, we saw a large crane at work.
In this case, 'derek' refers informally to a toy or plaything resembling a crane.
Podczas zabawy dzieci udawały, że ich ulubiona zabawka to derek.
During playtime, the children pretended their favorite toy was a crane.
Here, 'Derek' is used as a proper noun, showcasing its adoption as a name, capturing a metaphorical connection to strength or resilience associated with its other meanings.