wzruszenie
emotion (being moved), tender feeling
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/vzruˈʂɛɲɛ/
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Cultural Note
Wzruszenie is a uniquely warm word describing the feeling of being deeply moved — it's always positive or bittersweet, never negative. It's most commonly experienced at weddings, christenings, and family reunions. Polish people are not ashamed to show wzruszenie publicly at such events.
📝 Example Sentences
Wzruszenie odebrało mi mowę.
Emotion took away my speech.
Ze wzruszenia nie mogła nic powiedzieć.
She couldn't say anything from being so moved.
Wielkie wzruszenie ogarnęło gości weselnych.
Great emotion overcame the wedding guests.