zauroczenie
infatuation, crush
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/zaurɔˈt͡ʂɛɲɛ/
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Cultural Note
'Zauroczenie' comes from the verb 'zauroczyć' (to enchant/bewitch) and carries a magical connotation — as if the person has cast a spell on you. Polish distinguishes clearly between 'zauroczenie' (infatuation — intense but potentially fleeting) and 'miłość' (love — deep and lasting).
📝 Example Sentences
To było tylko zauroczenie, nie prawdziwa miłość.
It was just an infatuation, not real love.
Moje zauroczenie nią trwa od miesięcy.
My crush on her has lasted for months.