otwierać
to open
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɔtˈfʲɛrat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Otworzyć serce' (to open one's heart) is a common romantic metaphor in Polish. In everyday life, Poles say 'otworzyć butelkę wina' (open a bottle of wine) — a frequent prelude to intimate evenings. Chivalry of opening doors for women is still practiced.
📝 Example Sentences
Otwórz drzwi, proszę.
Open the door, please.
Otwieram dla ciebie swoje serce.
I'm opening my heart to you.