This is the 13241st most frequent Polish word.
opiekują
"Opiekują" means "they take care of" or "they look after."
The word 'opiekują' is conjugated in the third person plural and shows an ongoing action of providing care.
Rodzice opiekują się swoimi dziećmi codziennie.
Parents take care of their children every day.
Here 'opiekują' refers to the professional and attentive support provided by nurses.
Pielęgniarki w szpitalu opiekują się pacjentami.
Nurses in the hospital care for the patients.
In this case, 'opiekują' signifies a temporary and situational act of looking after.