cierpieć
to suffer
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ɕɛrpjɛt͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
The concept that 'cierpienie uszlachetnia' (suffering ennobles) is deeply rooted in Polish Catholic and Romantic traditions. Polish literature and history are filled with themes of cierpienie. The idiom 'nie cierpię' (I can't stand) is used colloquially to express strong dislike — 'nie cierpię kłamstwa' (I can't stand lying).
📝 Example Sentences
Cierpiał po rozstaniu z nią.
He suffered after breaking up with her.
Nie chcę, żebyś cierpiała.
I don't want you to suffer.
Cierpienie uszlachetnia — mówią Polacy.
Suffering ennobles — Poles say.