stawiać
to treat (pay for someone)
Pronunciation
ˈstavjat͡ɕ
Cultural Note
Saying 'Ja stawiam!' (My treat!) is a generous gesture in Poland. Friends often playfully argue over who gets to pay. On dates, 'Stawiam ci kolację' (I'm treating you to dinner) is a romantic way to invite someone out. The verb literally means 'to place/set,' but this meaning is idiomatic.
📝 Example Sentences
Dziś ja stawiam!
Today it's my treat!
Stawiam ci kawę — chodźmy do kawiarni.
I'm treating you to coffee — let's go to a café.
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