This is the 13228th most frequent Polish word.
opanować
"Opanować" means "to master, control, or dominate."
The word 'opanować' in this sentence means 'to master' or 'to learn thoroughly', highlighting the acquisition of knowledge or skills.
Musisz opanować nowy materiał przed testem.
You must master the new material before the test.
Here, 'opanować' is used in the sense of 'to control', emphasizing managing one's internal state or reactions.
Staram się opanować swoje emocje w trudnych sytuacjach.
I try to control my emotions in difficult situations.
In this case, 'opanować' means 'to contain' or 'to get under control', showing mastery over a situation or challenge.