narzekać
to complain
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/naˈʐɛkat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Poles are somewhat famous for 'narzekanie' (complaining), and it's almost a cultural bonding ritual. The joke goes: 'A Pole's favorite sport is complaining.' In relationships, shared complaining can actually be a form of intimacy.
📝 Example Sentences
Przestań narzekać i zrób coś z tym.
Stop complaining and do something about it.
Zawsze narzeka na wszystko.
He always complains about everything.
Nie narzekaj, mogło być gorzej.
Don't complain, it could have been worse.