This is the 11228th most frequent Polish word.
grzywien
"Grzywien" is an old Polish word referring to a unit of weight or currency, known as a "grzywna" in modern Polish.
In this sentence, 'grzywien' is used in the genitive plural form to refer to the historical Polish currency unit used as a fine.
Sąd zasądził karę w wysokości tysiąca grzywien.
The court imposed a fine of a thousand grzywna.
Here, 'grzywien' showcases the historical use of the term in literature and contexts discussing old currencies.
Historia Polski jest pełna ciekawych odniesień do monetarnych standardów, jakimi były grzywien i grosz.
Polish history is rich with interesting references to monetary standards such as grzywna and grosz.
This example places 'grzywien' within the context of a medieval treasury, emphasizing its association with wealth measurement.