pachnieć
to smell (good); to have a scent
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpaxɲɛt͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Pięknie pachniesz' (you smell wonderful) is a deeply intimate compliment in Polish. Unlike in some cultures, commenting on someone's scent is considered romantic rather than strange. It implies physical closeness and attraction.
📝 Example Sentences
Pięknie pachniesz.
You smell wonderful.
Te kwiaty ładnie pachną.
These flowers smell nice.