motywować
to motivate
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/mɔtɨˈvɔvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
In Polish relationships, being a source of motivation is highly valued. The idea of partners lifting each other up is central to the Polish concept of a supportive relationship ('wspierający związek').
📝 Example Sentences
Motygujesz mnie do działania.
You motivate me to take action.
Dobre słowa motywują lepiej niż krytyka.
Kind words motivate better than criticism.