zakochać się
to fall in love
Pronunciation
/zaˈkɔxat͡ɕ ɕɛ/
Cultural Note
'Zakochać się' is perfective — it describes the completed act of falling in love, that moment when it happens. The phrase 'miłość od pierwszego wejrzenia' (love at first sight) is a beloved concept in Polish romantic tradition. Poles often use 'zakochać się po uszy' (to fall in love up to one's ears) to express falling head over heels.
📝 Example Sentences
Zakochałem się w niej od pierwszego wejrzenia.
I fell in love with her at first sight.
Kiedy się w tobie zakochałam, moje życie się zmieniło.
When I fell in love with you, my life changed.
Łatwo się w nim zakochać.
It's easy to fall in love with him.
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