This is the 1560th most frequent Polish word.
drogą
The Polish word "drogą" means "by way of," "via," or "through the road/path."
Here, 'drogą' (road in instrumental case) is used to indicate the path one is taking.
Szliśmy drogą prowadzącą przez las.
We walked along the road leading through the forest.
In this instance, 'drogą' metaphorically represents a way or method, specifically through the instrumental case.
Osiągnęła sukces ciężką drogą.
She achieved success through hard work.
The word 'drogą' is applied here to denote the means or medium of contact, also rendered in the instrumental case.