Translation of Polish word "kochać" to English
kochać
/kɔˈxat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbA deep caring for the existence of another.
How to use
The verb 'kochać' (to love) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart 'pokochać' means to fall in love. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly: 'kocham', 'kochasz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('kochać żonę'). The reflexive 'kochać się' means to make love, or (with preposition 'w' + locative) to be in love with someone ('kochać się w koledze' — to be in love with a classmate).
🇬🇧 English
to love
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kochać
Translation: to love
Example Sentences
On kochać swoją rodzinę.
He loves his family.
Ja kochać piłkę nożną.
I love football.
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Common phrases
- kocham cię— I love you
- kochać dzieci— to love children
- kochać się w— to be in love with / have a crush on
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The Polish word "kochać" means "to love" in English.
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