This is the 15545th most frequent Polish word.
stawka
"Stawka" in English means "rate," "stake," or "wage," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'stawka' refers to a rate, like an hourly wage or fee.
Stawka godzinowa w tej pracy jest bardzo wysoka.
The hourly rate at this job is very high.
Here, 'stawka' indicates the stakes or the reward for which the game is played.
W grze na szachy zawodnicy grają na wysoką stawkę.
In the chess game, the players are playing for high stakes.
In this context, 'stawka' metaphorically describes the issue or matter of significance in a negotiation or situation.