zaborczość
possessiveness
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/zabɔrˈt͡ʂɔɕt͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Zaborczość' comes from 'zabór' (partition/seizure), historically linked to the partitions of Poland. In relationships, it describes unhealthy possessiveness. Poles generally distinguish between healthy 'troska' (care/concern) and toxic 'zaborczość,' though the line can vary between generations.
📝 Example Sentences
Jego zaborczość zaczęła mnie dusić.
His possessiveness started to suffocate me.
Nie myl zaborczości z miłością.
Don't confuse possessiveness with love.