odpoczywać
to rest / to relax
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɔtpɔˈt͡ʂɨvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Poles value work-life balance and take relaxation seriously. The concept of 'leniwy dzień' (lazy day) spent at home with a partner is cherished. Sunday is traditionally a day of rest in Poland, reinforced by the Sunday trading ban.
📝 Example Sentences
Po pracy lubię odpoczywać na kanapie.
After work I like to relax on the couch.
Musisz więcej odpoczywać.
You need to rest more.
Odpoczywajmy razem w ten weekend.
Let's relax together this weekend.