This is the 7914th most frequent Polish word.
monkey
The Polish word for "monkey" is "małpa," and in English, it refers to a primate animal.
Here, 'monkey' refers to the animal that is adept at climbing trees.
Małpa wspinała się na drzewo.
The monkey was climbing the tree.
In this context, 'monkey' relates to a representation or imitation of the animal.
Na szkolnym balu ktoś założył kostium małpy.
At the school dance, someone wore a monkey costume.
Here, 'małpować' is a verb derived from 'monkey,' used colloquially to mean 'mimicking' or 'copying.'