This is the 17952nd most frequent Polish word.
święty
The Polish word "święty" means "saint" or "holy" in English.
In this sentence, 'święty' describes the spiritual sanctity, as John Paul II is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Jan Paweł II był świętym papieżem.
John Paul II was a holy pope.
Here, 'święte' is used to describe something as sacred or consecrated, like a place of worship or pilgrimage.
To jest święte miejsce dla milionów ludzi.
This is a sacred place for millions of people.
In this example, 'święty' emphasizes the personal importance and inviolability of the time mentioned.