This is the 2589th most frequent Polish word.
szkoda
"Damage," "pity," or "shame," depending on context.
Indicating that spending resources like time or effort on something is not worthwhile.
Nie naprawiaj tej starej lampy, szkoda na to czasu.
Do not fix that old lamp, it's a waste of time.
Used to express regret or pity about something that cannot happen.
Szkoda, że nie możemy dzisiaj pójść na spacer.
It's a pity that we cannot go for a walk today.
Referring to compassion or pity towards someone in a less fortunate situation.