This is the 8408th most frequent Polish word.
poddani
"Subjects" (people under the rule of a monarch or authority).
In this sentence, 'poddanymi' refers to the subjects of a king, indicating people who live under his rule.
Król spotkał się ze swoimi poddanymi, aby wysłuchać ich potrzeb.
The king met with his subjects to hear their needs.
Here, 'poddani' is used metaphorically to show opposition to being ruled over or controlled, emphasizing equality and partnership.
Obywatele nie chcą być traktowani jako poddani, ale jako partnerzy.
Citizens do not want to be treated as subjects but as partners.
In this context, 'poddani' is part of a phrase describing individuals under pressure or in a position where external forces impact them.