This is the 12692nd most frequent Polish word.
niemały
"Niemały" means "considerable" or "not small" in English.
Here, 'niemały' describes the surprise as something unexpected and remarkable, underscoring its impact or scale.
To była niemała niespodzianka podczas ceremonii.
It was a significant surprise during the ceremony.
Here, 'niemały' is used to emphasize the significant degree of effort needed, implying a substantial or noteworthy amount.
Projekt wymagał niemałych wysiłków ze strony całego zespołu.
The project required considerable efforts from the entire team.
In this context, 'niemały' highlights the importance or critical value of the success, marking it as remarkable or significant.