pieszczota
caress
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pjɛʂˈt͡ʂɔta/
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Cultural Note
'Pieszczota' (often used in plural 'pieszczoty') refers to tender, loving caresses and is considered a beautiful, somewhat literary word in Polish. It comes from the verb 'pieścić' (to caress, to fondle). The word carries an intimate, sensual connotation and is common in Polish love poetry and romantic prose.
📝 Example Sentences
Jego pieszczoty sprawiały, że zapominała o całym świecie.
His caresses made her forget about the whole world.
Tęskniła za jego delikatnymi pieszczotami.
She missed his gentle caresses.