częstować
to treat / to offer food
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
t͡ʂɛ̃sˈtɔvat͡ɕ
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Cultural Note
The reflexive form 'częstuj się!' (help yourself!) is one of the most common phrases heard in a Polish home. A good host will insist multiple times, and a polite guest will initially refuse before accepting — this dance is deeply ingrained in Polish culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Częstuję cię ciastem — proszę, weź kawałek.
I'm treating you to cake — please, take a piece.
W pracy częstowała wszystkich czekoladkami.
At work she treated everyone to chocolates.