This is the 8533rd most frequent Polish word.
ppłk
"ppłk" is the abbreviation for "podpułkownik," which translates to "lieutenant colonel" in English.
Here, 'ppłk' abbreviates "podpułkownik" (Lieutenant Colonel), used as a military rank within a formal context.
Wczoraj spotkałem ppłk Kowalskiego na konferencji.
Yesterday, I met Lieutenant Colonel Kowalski at the conference.
In this sentence, 'ppłk' refers to a rank attained through promotion, showcasing its hierarchical nature.
Płk Nowak awansował na ppłk po wielu latach służby.
Colonel Nowak was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel after many years of service.
Here, 'ppłk' is used to directly refer to an individual holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, demonstrating its use in addressing or describing someone.