zdrada
betrayal, infidelity, cheating
Pronunciation
/ˈzdrada/
Cultural Note
'Zdrada' is a powerful word in Polish — it covers both betrayal in general and specifically marital infidelity ('zdrada małżeńska'). In Catholic Poland, infidelity is viewed very seriously. The phrase 'zdrada małżeńska' carries legal weight as well, as it can be cited in Polish divorce proceedings as grounds for fault-based divorce.
📝 Example Sentences
Zdrada zniszczyła ich małżeństwo.
The infidelity destroyed their marriage.
Nie mogła mu wybaczyć zdrady.
She couldn't forgive him for the betrayal.
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