komplementować
to compliment
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kɔmplɛmɛnˈtɔvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Poles tend to be more reserved with compliments than many Western cultures. A genuine compliment carries more weight because it's not given casually. In romantic relationships, regular compliments ('komplementy') are a key part of the 'Words of Affirmation' love language.
📝 Example Sentences
Lubię, kiedy mnie komplementujesz.
I like it when you compliment me.
Polacy rzadko komplementują nieznajomych.
Poles rarely compliment strangers.