gorączka
fever
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡɔˈrɔ̃t͡ʂka/
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Cultural Note
'Gorączka' can be literal (fever from illness) or figurative ('gorączka miłości' — fever of love). When a partner has a fever, Polish tradition involves making 'rosół' (chicken soup), considered the ultimate Polish cure-all and an act of love.
📝 Example Sentences
Masz gorączkę, zostań w łóżku.
You have a fever, stay in bed.
Gorączka miłości jest nieuleczalna.
The fever of love is incurable.