This is the 5397th most frequent Polish word.
stawili
"Stawili" means "they showed up" or "they appeared."
In this sentence, 'stawili' is used as part of the reflexive verb 'stawili się,' which means 'to arrive' or 'to appear.' It denotes punctuality and participation.
Stawili się na spotkanie punktualnie.
They arrived at the meeting on time.
Here, 'stawili' is the past tense form of the verb 'stawiać,' meaning 'to put up' or 'to offer.' In this context, it refers to showing resistance or opposition.
Stawili opór agresorowi.
They resisted the aggressor.
In this sentence, 'stawili' stems from the usage of 'stawiać,' signifying 'to make' or 'to place.' It is used in a figurative manner to indicate commitment or sacrifice.