This is the 3242nd most frequent Polish word.
stanowić
"Stanowić" means "to constitute," "to represent," or "to make up."
Used to indicate constituting or being a component of something.
To badanie naukowe stanowi ważny krok naprzód.
This scientific research constitutes an important step forward.
Used to indicate forming or serving as a foundation or basis.
Zasady etyki stanowią fundament naszej organizacji.
The principles of ethics form the foundation of our organization.
Used to indicate posing or causing something (like a concern or problem).