This is the 8321st most frequent Polish word.
pau
"Pau" in Polish refers to a "pause" or "break."
Here, 'pau' is used colloquially and metaphorically to signify a stop or pause.
Kot zrobił pau w swoim ruchu.
The cat paused in its movement.
In this context, 'pau' implies a temporary halt, possibly used informally instead of 'pauza'.
Na boisku było głośno, gdy trener zarządził pau na chwilę.
It was loud on the field when the coach called for a brief pause.
Here, 'pau' signifies an interruption or pause in an activity, used for instruction or advice.