This is the 3270th most frequent Polish word.
szkody
"Damages" or "harm."
In this context, 'szkody' refers to physical damage or harm.
Spowodował szkody w ogrodzie sąsiada.
He caused damage in the neighbor's garden.
Here, 'szkody' is used to describe the consequences of a natural disaster.
Szkody w wyniku powodzi były ogromne.
The damages resulting from the flood were enormous.
'Szkody' in this sentence refers to potential negative consequences or harm.