opiekować się
to take care of; to look after
Pronunciation
/ɔpʲɛˈkɔvat͡ɕ ɕɛ/
Cultural Note
'Opiekować się' is a reflexive verb ('się' is required) that expresses caregiving. In Polish family culture, caring for elderly parents is considered a moral duty, and many families keep their elderly relatives at home rather than in care facilities.
📝 Example Sentences
Babcia opiekuje się wnukami po szkole.
Grandma takes care of the grandchildren after school.
Muszę się opiekować chorą mamą.
I have to take care of my sick mother.
Opiekujemy się sobą nawzajem.
We take care of each other.
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