This is the 5916th most frequent Polish word.
zmierzyć
To measure.
In this sentence, 'zmierzyć' means 'to measure', referring to the action of determining the length of the table.
Muszę zmierzyć długość tego stołu przed zakupem obrusu.
I need to measure the length of this table before buying a tablecloth.
Here, 'zmierzyć' is part of the phrase 'zmierzyć się z', which means 'to confront' or 'to face', suggesting taking on challenges or difficulties.
Próbuję zmierzyć się z trudnościami w moim życiu.
I try to confront the challenges in my life.
In this example, 'zmierzyć' refers to comparing or testing one's strengths against others, as in a competitive or evaluative context.