obietnica
promise, vow
Pronunciation
/ɔbjɛtˈɲit͡sa/
Cultural Note
'Obietnica' carries serious weight in Polish culture. 'Złożyć obietnicę' (to make a promise) is a formal act, and breaking one ('złamać obietnicę') is considered a grave moral failing. In wedding contexts, 'obietnice ślubne' (wedding vows) are sacred. The Polish proverb 'obietnica to dług' (a promise is a debt) reflects how seriously Poles take their word.
📝 Example Sentences
Złożył jej obietnicę, że nigdy jej nie zostawi.
He made her a promise that he would never leave her.
Dotrzymaj obietnicy, którą mi dałeś.
Keep the promise you gave me.
Obietnica miłości na całe życie.
A promise of love for a lifetime.
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