This is the 15559th most frequent Polish word.
stopniach
The Polish word "stopniach" means "degrees" or "steps" (in the locative plural form).
Here, 'stopni' is used to refer to temperature degrees, discussing measurements of heat or cold.
Temperatura spadła o kilka stopni.
The temperature dropped by a few degrees.
Here, 'stopień' is used to denote a 'step' of stairs, representing a physical level in a staircase.
Wspięli się po schodach na ostatni stopień.
They climbed the stairs to the last step.
Here, 'stopniach' refers to levels or degrees in terms of proficiency or progression.