pocałunek
kiss
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɔt͡saˈwunɛk/
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Cultural Note
In Polish culture, 'pocałunek' often carries more formality and romance than the verb 'całować' (to kiss). The phrase 'pocałunek w rękę' (a kiss on the hand) references the traditional Polish custom where men greet women by kissing their hand — a gesture that still exists in formal or older-generation settings.
📝 Example Sentences
Dał mi pocałunek na dobranoc.
He gave me a goodnight kiss.
Nasz pierwszy pocałunek był magiczny.
Our first kiss was magical.
Posłała mu pocałunek z daleka.
She blew him a kiss from afar.