malować się
to put on makeup
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/maˈlɔvat͡ɕ ɕɛ/
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Cultural Note
'Malować się' literally means 'to paint oneself.' Telling someone 'Nie musisz się malować' (you don't need makeup) is considered a romantic compliment in Poland, suggesting natural beauty is preferred.
📝 Example Sentences
Nie musisz się malować, jesteś piękna.
You don't need to put on makeup, you're beautiful.
Malowała się na randkę.
She was putting on makeup for the date.