This is the 5837th most frequent Polish word.
zapytali
"They asked."
The word "zapytali" is used as the past tense of "to ask" (in Polish: "zapytać"), specifically for a group of people asking something.
Zapytali mnie, czy znam odpowiedź.
They asked me if I know the answer.
Here, "zapytali" implies questioning about something specific, in this case, directions.
Zapytali o drogę na dworzec kolejowy.
They asked for directions to the railway station.
The term "zapytali" can also be used in a group context, referring to inclusion in the action of asking.