oczarować
to enchant, to charm, to captivate
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɔt͡ʂaˈrɔvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Oczarować' literally means to put a spell on someone ('czar' = spell/charm). It beautifully captures the Polish belief that falling in love is like being enchanted. The past participle 'oczarowany/oczarowana' (enchanted) is a common way to describe being smitten with someone. Polish fairy tales and folk traditions are rich with stories of enchantment, which gives this word deep cultural resonance.
📝 Example Sentences
Oczarowała go swoim uśmiechem.
She enchanted him with her smile.
Od pierwszego spotkania byłem oczarowany.
From the first meeting, I was enchanted.