kwiatek
little flower (romantic gesture)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkfjatɛk/
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Cultural Note
'Kwiatek' (diminutive of 'kwiat') is used affectionately to describe the gesture of giving flowers. Poland has a strong flower-giving culture — men buy flowers for dates, Name Days, birthdays, and even random occasions. An odd number of flowers is for happy occasions; an even number is reserved for funerals.
📝 Example Sentences
Kupił jej kwiatek po drodze z pracy.
He bought her a little flower on his way from work.
Nawet jeden kwiatek potrafi ją uszczęśliwić.
Even one little flower can make her happy.