beka
hilarious, a laugh, LOL moment
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɛka/
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Cultural Note
'Beka' is the Polish internet's favorite word for something funny. Derived from 'bekać' (to burp), it evolved to mean a funny situation or laughing fit. 'Ale beka!' is the standard reaction to something hilarious — think of it as the spoken version of LOL. 'Beka z ciebie' means 'you're a joke' (mocking). Extremely common on Polish social media, meme pages, and in casual conversation among anyone under 40. It's also used as 'beka z życia' (life is a joke) for self-deprecating humor.
📝 Example Sentences
Ale beka z tego filmiku!
That video is hilarious!
Beka, że on naprawdę w to uwierzył.
It's hilarious that he actually believed that.