This is the 13437th most frequent Polish word.
paraliż
Paraliż: paralysis.
Here, 'paraliż' is used in a medical context, referring to the physical condition of loss of muscle function.
Paraliż mięśni po wybudzeniu ze śpiączki był trudny do przezwyciężenia.
Muscle paralysis after awakening from a coma was difficult to overcome.
In this sentence, 'paraliż' metaphorically describes a situation where political systems are unable to function properly.
Polityczny paraliż kraju uniemożliwia podejmowanie skutecznych decyzji.
The political paralysis in the country prevents effective decision-making.
Here, 'paraliż' is used metaphorically to describe an intense emotional state that inhibits action.