This is the 7604th most frequent Polish word.
latarki
"Latarki" means "flashlights" or "torches" in English.
Here, 'latarki' is used in the plural form to refer to the devices used to provide light during power outages.
Zawsze noszę latarki na wypadek awarii prądu.
I always carry flashlights in case of a power outage.
In this sentence, 'latarki' is the subject and highlights that flashlights were given to participants.
Latarki zostały rozdane wszystkim uczestnikom wyprawy.
Flashlights were distributed to all expedition participants.
Here, 'latarki' refers to possessions of the speaker, showcasing their quality features.