Sylwester
New Year's Eve
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sɨlˈvɛstɛr/
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Cultural Note
Named after Saint Sylvester, whose feast day is December 31. Sylwester is one of Poland's biggest party nights — cities hold huge outdoor events with concerts and fireworks. The midnight kiss tradition is essential for couples. 'Bal sylwestrowy' is a formal New Year's ball.
📝 Example Sentences
Gdzie spędzasz Sylwestra?
Where are you spending New Year's Eve?
Na Sylwestra idziemy na bal.
For New Year's Eve we're going to a ball.