rolka

This is the 14940th most frequent Polish word.


rolka

"Rolka" in Polish means "a roll" or "a spool."


The word 'rolka' is used to mean a roll, as in a coiled sheet of tape.

Mam rolkę taśmy klejącej.

I have a roll of adhesive tape.


Here, 'rolkach' (plural form of rolka) refers to inline skates or roller skates, used in a context of a recreational activity.

Wczoraj przejechałem na rolkach do parku.

Yesterday, I skated to the park.


In this context, 'rolka' metaphorically signifies a small acting part in a film, derived from the idea of a roll of film.

W tym filmie miał krótką rolkę.

In that movie, he had a small role.