This is the 14070th most frequent Polish word.
powoływali
"They were appointing" or "they were nominating."
The verb 'powoływali' here means 'referred to', showing its use in the context of mentioning or invoking something.
Oni często powoływali się na wcześniejsze ustalenia.
They often referred to previous agreements.
In this sentence, 'powoływali' is used to mean 'conscripted' or 'enlisted', describing the action of calling individuals to service.
W czasach wojny powoływali młodych mężczyzn do armii.
During wartime, they conscripted young men into the army.
Here, 'powoływali' translates to 'appointed', indicating the selection or decision-making process.