This is the 13681st most frequent Polish word.
poddany
"Subject" (as in someone under authority or rule).
The word 'poddany' refers to individuals who owe allegiance and service to a ruler or monarch.
Król miał wielu poddanych, którzy służyli mu wiernie.
The king had many subjects who served him faithfully.
Here, 'poddany' is used in the context of being exposed or subjected to something, such as a condition or influence.
Był poddany dużemu stresowi podczas ważnego egzaminu.
He was subjected to a lot of stress during the important exam.
In this instance, 'poddany' conveys that something underwent or was exposed to an evaluation or process.