wąchać
to smell (actively)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈvɔ̃xat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
In Polish, 'wąchać' means to actively smell something, while 'pachnieć' means to emit a scent. Giving flowers is a major tradition in Poland — men bring flowers on dates, name days, and holidays. The act of smelling a fresh bouquet is a romantic ritual.
📝 Example Sentences
Lubię wąchać kwiaty w ogrodzie.
I like to smell the flowers in the garden.
Wąchał jej perfumy na poduszce po jej wyjeździe.
He smelled her perfume on the pillow after she left.