głaskać
to stroke, to caress, to pet
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡwaskat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Głaskać' describes a soft, repetitive stroking motion — often used for stroking hair, a cheek, or a hand. It's both a romantic gesture between partners and a comforting one (parents stroking a child's head). In relationships, 'głaskać po włosach' (to stroke someone's hair) is a quintessentially tender Polish gesture of affection.
📝 Example Sentences
Głaskała go po włosach, kiedy zasypiał.
She stroked his hair as he fell asleep.
Lubię, kiedy głaszczesz mnie po policzku.
I like it when you stroke my cheek.