This is the 12901st most frequent Polish word.
obrać
"Obrać" means "to peel" or "to choose/select," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'obrać' is used to mean 'to peel,' specifically referring to removing the outer skin of potatoes or similar items.
Muszę obrać ziemniaki przed gotowaniem.
I need to peel the potatoes before cooking.
Here, 'obrać' is used figuratively to mean 'to choose' or 'to decide,' particularly indicating the selection of a course or direction.
Musimy obrać kierunek naszej podróży.
We need to choose the direction of our journey.
In this sentence, 'obrać' is used to signify 'to appoint' or 'to establish,' indicating setting something as a target or aim.