This is the 15772nd most frequent Polish word.
szwank
A state of malfunction, damage, or not working properly.
In this sentence, 'szwankuje' implies that the phone is not functioning properly or has issues.
Mój telefon coś ostatnio szwankuje.
My phone has been malfunctioning recently.
Here, 'szwankował' is used to describe the car engine experiencing problems.
Mechanik powiedział, że silnik mojego samochodu szwankował od dłuższego czasu.
The mechanic said that my car's engine has been malfunctioning for a long time.
In this context, 'szwankować' indicates the heating system is beginning to show signs of not working correctly.