This is the 13678th most frequent Polish word.
podchodzimy
"Podchodzimy" means "we are approaching" or "we approach" in English.
The verb 'podchodzimy' here is used in the literal sense of 'approaching' something, in this case taking a cautious approach to a situation.
Podchodzimy do tej sytuacji z dużą ostrożnością.
We approach this situation with great caution.
In this sentence, 'podchodzimy' refers to the physical act of moving towards a location, the river, as part of an habitual action.
Codziennie podchodzimy do rzeki, aby nabrać wody.
Every day we approach the river to fetch water.
Here, 'podchodzimy' is used in an idiomatic sense to indicate an attempt or participation in an event, specifically referring to taking an exam.