poczucie winy
guilt, sense of guilt
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/pɔˈt͡ʂut͡ɕɛ ˈvinɨ/
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Cultural Note
Poczucie winy is deeply tied to Poland's Catholic heritage, where guilt and confession play central roles. In relationships, poczucie winy after hurting a partner is seen as a sign of a good conscience. The ability to recognize and express this feeling is valued. Therapists often work with Poles on distinguishing healthy guilt from toxic guilt.
📝 Example Sentences
Poczucie winy nie pozwalało mu spać.
Guilt wouldn't let him sleep.
Nie miej poczucia winy za swoje uczucia.
Don't feel guilty about your feelings.
Poczucie winy po kłótni jest naturalne.
Feeling guilty after an argument is natural.