gubić
to lose (an object)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡubjit͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Gubić się w czyichś oczach' (to get lost in someone's eyes) is a beautifully romantic expression in Polish. The distinction between 'gubić' (to lose objects) and 'tracić' (to lose abstract things like time or hope) is important — misusing them is a common learner mistake.
📝 Example Sentences
Ciągle gubię klucze, ale ty zawsze mi pomagasz je znaleźć.
I keep losing my keys, but you always help me find them.
Gubię się w twoich oczach.
I get lost in your eyes.