czekać
to wait
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʂɛkat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Czekać na kogoś' (to wait for someone) is deeply romantic in Polish culture. The phrase 'Będę czekać, ile trzeba' (I'll wait as long as needed) expresses devoted love. 'Nie mogę się doczekać' means 'I can't wait' (with excitement).
📝 Example Sentences
Będę na ciebie czekać.
I will wait for you.
Czekam na ten moment od dawna.
I've been waiting for this moment for a long time.