This is the 5282nd most frequent Polish word.
ryby
Fish.
The word 'ryby' here stands for 'fish' in plural, used as the direct object of the verb 'jeść' (to eat).
Lubię jeść ryby.
I like to eat fish.
In this sentence, 'ryby' refers to various fish in the plural, emphasizing their natural habitat in a general context.
W jeziorze pływają różne ryby.
Different fish swim in the lake.
Here, 'ryby' depicts the plural form of 'fish' as items purchased, serving as a direct object of 'kupiliśmy' (we bought).