This is the 4350th most frequent Polish word.
gonić
"To chase" or "to hurry."
Here, 'gonić' means 'to chase' or 'pursue' in a figurative sense, indicating striving for or aiming to achieve goals or aspirations.
Muszę gonić za marzeniami.
I have to chase my dreams.
In this context, 'gonić' refers to 'chasing' in a playful, physical sense between individuals.
Dzieci goniły się po ogrodzie.
The children were running after each other in the garden.
Here, 'gonić' conveys the idea of hastening or rushing toward something, emphasizing urgency.