ból
pain, ache
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bul/
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Cultural Note
Ból is used for both physical and emotional pain. 'Ból serca' (heartache, literally 'heart pain') is very poetic and commonly used in songs and literature. 'Ból istnienia' (existential pain) is a dramatic but culturally resonant phrase, reflecting the Polish literary tradition of Romanticism.
📝 Example Sentences
Ból serca jest najgorszy.
Heartache is the worst.
Ból po rozstaniu minie z czasem.
The pain after a breakup will pass with time.
Czuła ból odrzucenia.
She felt the pain of rejection.