rozwijać się
to develop / to grow (personally)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/rɔzˈvijat͡ɕ ɕɛ/
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Cultural Note
'Rozwijać się' captures the Polish ideal of continuous self-improvement. In modern Polish relationships, both partners are expected to grow — personally and professionally. A partner who stops 'rozwijanie się' may hear the gentle nudge: 'musisz się rozwijać' (you need to keep growing). The word also beautifully applies to a relationship itself blooming over time.
📝 Example Sentences
Chcę się rozwijać razem z tobą.
I want to grow together with you.
W tej pracy mogę się rozwijać zawodowo.
In this job I can develop professionally.