This is the 4971st most frequent Polish word.
podziękowali
"Podziękowali" means "they thanked" in English.
In this sentence, 'podziękowali' is used in the past tense, referring to a group of people (they) expressing gratitude to someone (the teacher).
Podziękowali nauczycielowi za jego trud i cierpliwość.
They thanked the teacher for his effort and patience.
Here, 'podziękowali' indicates a formal gesture of thanks, demonstrating the appropriate convention in Polish culture.
Po imprezie podziękowali gospodarzowi za wspaniałą zabawę.
After the party, they thanked the host for the wonderful entertainment.
This usage of 'podziękowali' shows an action directed towards the speaker, emphasizing the polite acknowledgment of assistance.