podrywacz
pickup artist, womanizer
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɔdˈrɨvat͡ʂ/
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Cultural Note
'Podrywacz' is generally negative — it implies someone who uses rehearsed techniques to seduce people. In Polish culture, sincerity is valued in romantic pursuits, so being labeled a 'podrywacz' suggests superficiality and insincerity.
📝 Example Sentences
On jest znany jako podrywacz w naszej grupie.
He's known as a pickup artist in our group.
Nie chcę być postrzegana jako łatwy cel dla podrywaczy.
I don't want to be seen as an easy target for pickup artists.