This is the 6921st most frequent Polish word.
gierek
A term referring to recreational or informal games, often used for small plays or activities.
Here, 'Gierek' is used as a proper noun referring to Edward Gierek, a historical figure.
Gierek był polskim politykiem w okresie PRL.
Gierek was a Polish politician during the PRL era.
In this sentence, 'gierek' refers to clever moves or tricks within the context of playing a game.
Podczas gry w karty, dodałem trochę gierków do strategii.
During the card game, I added some tricks to my strategy.
Here, 'gierki' refers to small games or playful activities, usually informal.