This is the 5303rd most frequent Polish word.
samobójstwo
"Samobójstwo" means "suicide" in English.
The word 'samobójstwo' is used here to denote the act of taking one's own life due to specific reasons, demonstrating its primary meaning.
Popełnił samobójstwo z powodu problemów osobistych.
He committed suicide due to personal problems.
The term 'samobójstwo' is figuratively used to describe a mistake in sports (an own goal) that negatively impacts the scoring.
Na boisku piłkarskim padło samobójstwo, które zmieniło wynik meczu.
An own goal occurred on the football field, changing the match's result.
Here, 'samobójstwo' is metaphorically applied to signify a decision or action that is highly detrimental, equating it to an obvious self-destructive choice.