policzek
cheek
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɔˈlit͡ʂɛk/
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Cultural Note
In Polish culture, greeting close friends and family with a kiss on the cheek is common, typically three times alternating cheeks. A romantic kiss on the cheek ('buziak w policzek') is a sweet, tender gesture, less intense than a kiss on the lips.
📝 Example Sentences
Pocałowała go w policzek.
She kissed him on the cheek.
Zarumieniły jej się policzki.
Her cheeks blushed.