wędrować
to hike / to wander
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
vɛnˈdrɔ.vat͡ɕ
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Cultural Note
Wędrówka (a hike/wandering) is deeply embedded in Polish culture. Mountain hiking clubs (like PTTK) have existed since the 19th century. The word carries a poetic quality — 'wędrować przez życie razem' (to wander through life together) is a romantic metaphor.
📝 Example Sentences
Uwielbiamy wędrować po górach.
We love hiking in the mountains.
Wędrowaliśmy cały dzień i byliśmy szczęśliwi.
We hiked all day and were happy.