tęskniący
longing, yearning, missing someone
Pronunciation
/tɛskˈɲɔnt͡sɨ/
Cultural Note
'Tęskniący' is the present active participle of 'tęsknić' and describes someone in the state of longing. Poland's history of partitions, wars, and mass emigration has made 'tęsknota' (longing) a defining national emotion. In romantic contexts, a 'tęskniący' lover is an archetype in Polish literature — someone who endures separation with a faithful heart, counting the days until reunion.
📝 Example Sentences
Patrzył na jej zdjęcie tęskniącym wzrokiem.
He looked at her photo with a longing gaze.
Tęskniąca za mężem żona czekała na jego powrót.
The wife, longing for her husband, waited for his return.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | tęskniące |
| feminine | tęskniąca |
| masculine | tęskniący |
| plural_other | tęskniące |
| plural_masculine_personal | tęskniący |
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