adoptować
to adopt
Pronunciation
/adɔpˈtɔvat͡ɕ/
Cultural Note
Adoption ('adopcja') in Poland is managed through family courts and adoption centers. Polish law prioritizes keeping siblings together. Adopted children have the same legal rights as biological children. The topic is treated with sensitivity and respect in Polish society.
📝 Example Sentences
Postanowili adoptować dziecko z domu dziecka.
They decided to adopt a child from an orphanage.
Adoptowali dwóch braci, żeby ich nie rozdzielać.
They adopted two brothers so as not to separate them.
Proces adopcji trwał ponad rok.
The adoption process lasted over a year.
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