gotować
to cook
Pronunciation
/ɡɔˈtɔvat͡ɕ/
Cultural Note
Cooking is a cornerstone of Polish family life. Traditional Sunday dinners ('niedzielny obiad') are a sacred family ritual. In relationships, cooking for someone is a significant act of love, and many Polish mothers judge a partner by whether they can cook a proper 'rosół' (chicken soup).
📝 Example Sentences
Lubię gotować dla mojej rodziny.
I like to cook for my family.
Moja żona świetnie gotuje.
My wife cooks wonderfully.
Dziś gotujemy razem obiad.
Today we're cooking dinner together.
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