księżyc
moon
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
ˈkɕɛ.ʐɨt͡s
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Cultural Note
The moon features prominently in Polish poetry and love songs. 'Kochać kogoś do księżyca i z powrotem' (to love someone to the moon and back) is a beloved expression. Moonlit walks ('spacery w świetle księżyca') by a lake or in the mountains are deeply romantic.
📝 Example Sentences
Księżyc w pełni oświetlał nasze twarze.
The full moon illuminated our faces.
Spacer w świetle księżyca jest bardzo romantyczny.
A walk in the moonlight is very romantic.