przebaczać
to forgive
Pronunciation
/pʂɛˈbat͡ʂat͡ɕ/
Cultural Note
Przebaczanie is deeply connected to Poland's Catholic tradition. The phrase 'przebaczam ci' (I forgive you) carries significant weight. During Christmas Eve (Wigilia), family members traditionally ask each other for forgiveness — 'przepraszam i przebaczam' (I apologize and I forgive). In relationships, the ability to przebaczać is seen as a sign of true love.
📝 Example Sentences
Przebaczam ci.
I forgive you.
Trudno jest przebaczać zdradę.
It's hard to forgive infidelity.
Naucz się przebaczać, aby żyć spokojnie.
Learn to forgive in order to live peacefully.
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