sąsiad
neighbor
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈsɔɲɕat/
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Cultural Note
Neighborly relations ('stosunki sąsiedzkie') are important in Polish life, especially in apartment buildings. The feminine form is 'sąsiadka.' There's a saying 'lepszy bliski sąsiad niż daleki krewny' (a close neighbor is better than a distant relative), highlighting the value of community.
📝 Example Sentences
Nasi sąsiedzi są bardzo mili.
Our neighbors are very nice.
Sąsiad pomógł nam przenieść meble.
The neighbor helped us move furniture.
Zaprosiłam sąsiadkę na herbatę.
I invited my female neighbor for tea.