sto lat
a hundred years (birthday/celebration song)
Pronunciation
/stɔ lat/
Cultural Note
'Sto lat' is Poland's most iconic celebration song, sung at birthdays, name days, weddings, and any joyous occasion. It wishes the person a hundred years of life. Every Pole knows it by heart — it's as essential as 'Happy Birthday' in English-speaking countries.
📝 Example Sentences
Zaśpiewajmy jej sto lat!
Let's sing 'Sto lat' for her!
Sto lat, sto lat, niech żyje, żyje nam!
A hundred years, a hundred years, long may they live!
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