rodzeństwo
siblings
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/rɔˈd͡ʑɛɲstfɔ/
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Cultural Note
'Rodzeństwo' is a collective noun for all siblings, regardless of gender. Unlike English, Polish has this single word to refer to brothers and sisters together. Polish families have traditionally been large, though modern families tend to be smaller. The bond between siblings is culturally valued.
📝 Example Sentences
Mam liczne rodzeństwo — trzech braci i dwie siostry.
I have many siblings — three brothers and two sisters.
Rodzeństwo kłóci się, ale zawsze się kocha.
Siblings fight but always love each other.
Czy masz rodzeństwo?
Do you have siblings?