This is the 12549th most frequent Polish word.
napotyka
"Napotyka" means "encounters" or "comes across."
In this sentence, 'napotyka' is used to describe encountering or coming across challenges in life.
Każdego dnia człowiek napotyka nowe wyzwania.
Every day, a person encounters new challenges.
Here, 'napotyka' illustrates encountering obstacles during a journey.
Gdy podróżnik napotyka przeszkodę, musi ją pokonać.
When a traveler encounters an obstacle, they have to overcome it.
In this context, 'napotyka' refers to meeting or coming across people.