This is the 17791st most frequent Polish word.
zwierz
Animal; beast.
Here, 'zwierz' is used as a general term for an animal, denoting a creature without specifying its type.
Zwierz biega po lesie.
The animal runs through the forest.
In this context, 'zwierz' refers to a specific target for hunting, possibly emphasis on its wild nature.
Polowanie na zwierza jest trudne.
Hunting the beast is difficult.
Here, 'zwierz' is utilized metaphorically to represent a concept, in this case, the idea of freedom.