This is the 23rd most frequent Polish word.
było
"Było" means "was" or "there was" in English.
The word 'było' here is a past tense form of the verb 'być' (to be), indicating a state or condition in the past.
Wczoraj było bardzo zimno.
Yesterday, it was very cold.
In this example, 'było' is used in a conditional mood to express a hypothetical situation.
Gdyby było więcej czasu, moglibyśmy zwiedzić muzeum.
If there were more time, we could visit the museum.
Here, 'było' serves as a past tense verb to describe a completed action or experience.