opona

This is the 13259th most frequent Polish word.


opona

Tire.


Here, 'opona' refers to the physical rubber tire of a vehicle.

Moja opona w samochodzie jest przebita.

My car tire is punctured.


In this informal usage, 'opona' metaphorically describes excess fat around the waist.

Na brzuchu mam oponę.

I have a spare tire around my belly.


In this context, 'opona' is used to discuss the type of tire suitable for winter conditions.

Muszę wymienić oponę na zimową.

I need to replace the tire with a winter one.