This is the 8502nd most frequent Polish word.
potrącił
"Potrącił" means "knocked over" or "hit" (usually with a vehicle).
Here, 'potrącił' is used to describe an unintentional physical contact or collision made by the car.
Samochód potrącił rowerzystę na przejściu dla pieszych.
The car hit the cyclist at the pedestrian crossing.
In this context, 'potrącił' means deducting or taking away a portion of something, such as money.
Potrącił kilka złotych ze swojej pensji na cele charytatywne.
He deducted a few zlotys from his salary for charitable purposes.
Here, 'potrącił' refers to adjusting or reducing a figure or amount, indicating refinement.