śpiewać
to sing
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɕpjɛvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Singing is deeply embedded in Polish culture. At weddings, guests sing 'Sto Lat' (100 years) to wish the couple a long life. Karaoke-style singing at family gatherings is common, and many Polish love songs ('piosenki miłosne') are national favorites.
📝 Example Sentences
Ona pięknie śpiewa piosenki miłosne.
She sings love songs beautifully.
Śpiewaliśmy razem przy ognisku.
We sang together by the campfire.