This is the 14730th most frequent Polish word.
pęka
"Pęka" means "cracks" or "breaks" in English.
Here, "pęka" describes the action of "cracking" or "breaking" under physical pressure.
Szkło pęka pod naciskiem.
The glass cracks under pressure.
In this context, "pęka" is used metaphorically to express emotional pain or sorrow.
Serce pęka z żalu.
The heart breaks with grief.
Here, "pęka" refers to the act of bursting, describing a rapid and forceful breaking due to internal pressure.