This is the 13648th most frequent Polish word.
pochwał
"Pochwał" is the genitive plural form of "pochwała," meaning "praise" or "commendation."
Here, 'pochwał' is used in the nominative plural form to signify 'praises' given to someone.
Dostał wiele pochwał za swoje osiągnięcia.
He received many praises for his achievements.
In this sentence, 'pochwał' represents the action of providing commendation or approval.
Nauczycielka wyraziła pochwałę za dobrze wykonane zadanie.
The teacher expressed praise for a well-done task.
This usage generalizes the concept of receiving positive feedback as the plural subject in a declaration.