This is the 8101st most frequent Polish word.
nowaka
"Nowaka" is not a standalone Polish word; it may derive from "Nowak," a common surname, or be a declined form referring to someone named Nowak in certain grammatical contexts.
In this sentence, 'Nowaka' is used in the singular accusative form, referring to a male individual with the surname 'Nowak' as the direct object of the verb 'Spotkałem' (I met).
Spotkałem Nowaka w sklepie.
I met Nowak at the store.
Here, 'Nowakiem' is the singular instrumental form of 'Nowak', describing the means or partner of the action 'rozmawia' (talks).
Ewa rozmawia z Nowakiem od godziny.
Ewa has been talking to Nowak for an hour.
In this sentence, 'Nowaka' is singular accusative again, indicating the direct object 'Nowak,' showing the person who is not known.