This is the 815th most frequent Polish word.
plac
"Plac" in Polish means "square" or "plaza" in English.
'Plac' means 'square' here, specifically referring to an open, often urban area used for gatherings or activities.
Na tym placu odbywa się targ.
A market takes place in this square.
'Plac' refers to a plot of land in this context, indicating an area intended for construction or similar purposes.
Kupiliśmy plac pod budowę domu.
We bought a plot of land to build a house.
In this sentence, 'plac' forms part of the compound noun 'plac zabaw,' which means 'playground,' referring to an area equipped for children's recreation.