This is the 3028th most frequent Polish word.
pieczenia
The Polish word "pieczenia" means "roasting" or "baking" in English.
Here, 'pieczenia' refers to the act of baking, demonstrating a noun form describing the process.
Uwielbiam zapach pieczenia chleba w piekarni.
I love the smell of baking bread in the bakery.
In this sentence, 'pieczeniem' is used as a noun derived from the verb 'piec', referring to the activity of baking, expressed as an ongoing action.
Zajmowanie się pieczeniem ciasta sprawia mi dużo radości.
Engaging in baking cakes brings me a lot of joy.
In this context, 'pieczenia' refers metaphorically to the sensation of burning or irritation caused by the sun, showing a figurative use.