gorąca linia
hotline, direct line (between lovers)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɡɔˈrɔnt͡sa ˈliɲa/
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Cultural Note
In Polish, 'gorąca linia' (hot line) is used humorously to describe couples who are constantly in touch by phone. With so many Poles working abroad, phone calls and video chats have become lifelines for relationships. The concept ties into the broader Polish experience of long-distance love.
📝 Example Sentences
Mamy gorącą linię — dzwonimy do siebie pięć razy dziennie.
We have a hotline — we call each other five times a day.
Telefon to nasza gorąca linia, kiedy jesteśmy daleko od siebie.
The phone is our hotline when we're far from each other.