zauroczyć
to bewitch, to captivate, to infatuate
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/zauˈrɔt͡ʂɨt͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Zauroczyć' comes from 'urok' (charm/spell) and describes being captivated by someone — almost as if under a spell. 'Zauroczenie' (infatuation) is considered a lighter, more initial stage than 'miłość' (love). Poles recognize that 'zauroczenie' can fade, while 'miłość' endures. It's the perfect word for the butterflies-in-your-stomach phase of a new relationship.
📝 Example Sentences
Zauroczyła go od pierwszego spotkania.
She captivated him from the first meeting.
Byłem zauroczony jej inteligencją.
I was infatuated with her intelligence.