zmywać
to wash dishes / to do the dishes
Pronunciation
/ˈzmɨvat͡ɕ/
Cultural Note
Dividing chores like dishwashing is a frequent topic in Polish couples' lives. The negotiation 'ja gotuję, ty zmywasz' (I cook, you wash up) is practically a household mantra. Despite growing dishwasher ownership, many Polish families still wash dishes by hand.
📝 Example Sentences
Kto dzisiaj zmywa naczynia?
Who's doing the dishes today?
Ja gotuję, ty zmywasz — umowa?
I cook, you do the dishes — deal?
Nie cierpię zmywać po kolacji.
I hate doing the dishes after dinner.
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