This is the 12874th most frequent Polish word.
obiecywano
The Polish word "obiecywano" means "it was promised" in English.
In this sentence, 'obiecywano' serves as a passive verb form indicating that the action of promising was directed toward the speaker indirectly or by unknown subjects.
Obiecywano mi spełnienie moich marzeń.
I was promised that my dreams would be fulfilled.
Here, 'obiecywano' again appears in a passive form, highlighting that the promising occurred generally and was not attributed to a particular subject.
Obiecywano poprawę warunków pracy, ale nic się nie zmieniło.
Improvement in working conditions was promised, but nothing changed.
In this context, 'obiecywano' implies a collective or governmental action in making promises, underscoring the historical narrative.