czekać na kogoś
to wait for someone
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʂɛkat͡ɕ na ˈkɔɡɔɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Czekać na kogoś' takes on a romantic meaning in the context of long-distance relationships. The phrase 'będę na ciebie czekać' (I will wait for you) is a powerful romantic declaration in Polish, often used when couples face separation. It appears in many classic Polish love songs and poems.
📝 Example Sentences
Będę na ciebie czekać, ile trzeba.
I'll wait for you as long as it takes.
Czekam na ciebie cały dzień.
I've been waiting for you all day.