This is the 11531st most frequent Polish word.
kalkę
"Kalkę" is the accusative form of "kalka," meaning "trace" or "tracing paper" in English.
Here, 'kalkę' refers to a physical tracing or copy made on paper, often using translucent paper.
Zrobiłem kalkę rysunku.
I made a tracing of the drawing.
In this case, 'kalkę' refers to tracing paper used as a tool for transferring designs.
Użyj kalkę, aby przenieść wzór na materiał.
Use tracing paper to transfer the pattern onto the material.
Here, 'kalkę' metaphorically refers to copying or imitating something, like an idea.