komplement
compliment
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kɔmˈplɛmɛnt/
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Cultural Note
In traditional Polish courtship, men were expected to pay elaborate compliments ('sypać komplementami' — to shower with compliments). Today, sincere compliments are valued over flowery ones, but the tradition of verbal appreciation remains strong.
📝 Example Sentences
Dziękuję za komplement.
Thank you for the compliment.
Lubię twoje komplementy.
I like your compliments.