This is the 5207th most frequent Polish word.
płacimy
"We pay."
The word 'płacimy' is used here to denote the action of paying, specifically indicating the first-person plural subject (we) in the present tense.
Płacimy za zakupy kartą.
We pay for groceries with a card.
Here, 'płacimy' represents an ongoing action, suggesting that we are currently paying (in a broader sense).
Płacimy więcej, ponieważ ceny wzrosły.
We are paying more because prices have risen.
In this case, 'płacimy' expresses an ethical or principled payment carried out by the first-person plural.