This is the 15315th most frequent Polish word.
skrawku
"Skrawku" is the genitive or locative form of "skrawek," meaning "a scrap," "a fragment," or "a small piece" in English.
The word 'skrawku' here refers to a 'small piece' or 'scrap' of paper, indicating a portion of something that has been separated or cut from a larger piece.
Na skrawku papieru zapisałem ważny adres.
On a small piece of paper, I wrote down an important address.
In this sentence, 'skrawku' describes a 'small patch' or portion of land, emphasizing its limited size or quantity.
Widziałem go na skrawku ziemi za domem.
I saw him on a tiny patch of land behind the house.
Here, 'skrawku' is metaphorically used to indicate a 'small amount' or 'fragment' of time, illustrating a brief and finite duration available.