This is the 7422nd most frequent Polish word.
kolędy
Christmas carols.
In this sentence, 'kolędy' refers to traditional carol songs that are sung during Christmas.
W okresie Bożego Narodzenia śpiewamy kolędy.
During the Christmas season, we sing carols.
Here, 'kolędy' signifies the genre of Christmas carols as cultural and musical pieces.
Kolędy w Polsce mają długą historię i piękne melodie.
Carols in Poland have a long history and beautiful melodies.
In this usage, 'kolędy' describes the act of carol singing as a social or community activity.