przeszłość
past
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpʂɛʂwɔɕt͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Poles have a deep relationship with history — 'przeszłość' carries weight. In romantic contexts, 'zapomnieć o przeszłości' (to forget about the past) is about letting go. Polish literature and poetry are rich with reflections on memory and time past.
📝 Example Sentences
Przeszłość nie ma znaczenia, liczy się teraz.
The past doesn't matter, what counts is now.
Zostawmy przeszłość za sobą.
Let's leave the past behind us.