This is the 7062nd most frequent Polish word.
herojam
"Herojam" is not a standalone Polish word; it is the dative plural form of "heroj," meaning "heroes."
In this sentence, 'herojam' means 'heroes' in Polish and is in the dative plural form, showing that it is used as the recipient of the action (owing life to them).
Często mówię rodzicom, że moje życie zawdzięczam herojam, którzy walczyli o wolność.
I often tell my parents that I owe my life to the heroes who fought for freedom.
Here, 'herojam' is used in the dative plural form, indicating admiration towards the heroes as the indirect object.
Podziwiam wszystkie herojam, którzy walczyli w trudnych czasach.
I admire all the heroes who fought in difficult times.
In this case, 'herojam' is in the dative plural form, in association with the verb 'należy się' (deserves), showing entitlement or merit directed towards them.