szanować
to respect
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʂaˈnɔvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Respect ('szacunek') for family members, especially elders, is a cornerstone of Polish culture. The verb 'szanować' is taught to children from a very young age. Polish children address older relatives and adults with formal 'Pan/Pani' until told otherwise, showing built-in linguistic respect.
📝 Example Sentences
Trzeba szanować starszych.
One must respect elders.
Szanuję moich rodziców za ich ciężką pracę.
I respect my parents for their hard work.
W naszej rodzinie wszyscy się szanują.
In our family, everyone respects each other.