zaczynać
to start, to begin
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zaˈt͡ʂɨnat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Zaczynać od nowa' (to start anew) is a phrase often used when couples reconcile after a difficult period. Polish weddings are seen as the beginning ('początek') of a shared life, and the toast 'za nowy początek!' (to a new beginning!) is common at engagement celebrations.
📝 Example Sentences
Zaczynam każdy dzień od myślenia o tobie.
I start every day by thinking about you.
Zaczynamy nowy rozdział w naszym życiu.
We are starting a new chapter in our life.