This is the 1714th most frequent Polish word.
samochodem
"Samochodem" means "by car" in English.
In this sentence, 'samochodem' is used in the instrumental case, describing the means of transportation.
Lubię jeździć samochodem po mieście.
I like driving a car around the city.
Here, 'samochodem' again appears in the instrumental case, indicating the mode of return.
Wracam z pracy samochodem, ponieważ jest szybciej.
I return from work by car because it is faster.
In this example, 'samochodem' illustrates instrumental case usage, specifically referring to the neighbor’s action involving a car.