This is the 7351st most frequent Polish word.
katastrofa
"Katastrofa" means "catastrophe" or "disaster" in English.
Here, 'katastrofa' refers to a disastrous event, specifically an aviation accident.
Katastrofa lotnicza nad oceanem była tragiczna.
The plane crash over the ocean was tragic.
In this context, 'katastrofa' emphasizes a metaphorical disastrous situation, highlighting severe disorganization.
To, co się stało podczas koncertu, to była prawdziwa katastrofa.
What happened during the concert was a real disaster.
Here, 'katastrofa' is used colloquially to express a personal failure or a very negative outcome in a situation.