This is the 2496th most frequent Polish word.
kilkadziesiąt
Several dozen.
The word 'kilkadziesiąt' is used here to indicate an approximate number, expressing 'several dozen', referring to a substantial but unspecified quantity.
Kilkadziesiąt osób przyszło na koncert.
Several dozen people came to the concert.
In this sentence, 'kilkadziesiąt' is employed to express an impressive approximate quantity, demonstrating the listener's considerable achievement.
Podczas wakacji przeczytałem kilkadziesiąt książek.
During the holidays, I read several dozen books.
Here, 'kilkadziesiąt' quantifies the duration in minutes, emphasizing that the task required significant but imprecise time.