This is the 3475th most frequent Polish word.
zmarłym
The Polish word "zmarłym" means "deceased" or "dead" (used in the dative or instrumental case).
Here, 'zmarłym' is used as the dative plural form related to honoring or referencing deceased persons.
Oddał hołd zmarłym podczas uroczystości.
He paid respect to the deceased during the ceremony.
In this sentence, 'zmarłych' is the accusative plural form, indicating the recipients of the action of holding a mass.
Odprawili mszę za zmarłych w parafii.
They held a mass for the deceased at the parish.
'Zmarły' is used as the nominative singular, referring to an individual who has passed away.