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"Love" in Polish: miłość
miłość
Love in Polish is miłość, a feminine noun. Kochać means to love; kocham cię means I love you.
A simple sentence
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How to pronounce miłość
Say it
MEE-wohshch
/ˈmi.wɔɕt͡ɕ/
Miłość stresses mi. Ł sounds like English w; the final ść is a cluster of soft consonants, which English shch only approximates.
"Love" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| miłość | love Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| z miłości | out of love Genitive phrase. | Genitive phrase. |
| kochać | to love Related verb, not the noun itself. | Related verb, not the noun itself. |
How to use miłość in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Miłość jest ważna.
Love is important.
Ważna agrees with feminine miłość.
- 2An everyday situation
Wierzę w miłość.
I believe in love.
W takes an accusative object here; miłość stays the same.
- 3A useful question
To historia o miłości.
It is a story about love.
O takes locative miłości in this meaning.
Mistakes English speakers make with miłość
Incorrect: Miłość jest ważny.
Correct: Miłość jest ważna.
The noun is feminine even though it does not end in -a.
Incorrect: Historia o miłość
Correct: Historia o miłości
Use locative miłości after o meaning about.
Good to know
Miłość can describe romantic, family, or other strong attachment. Lubić means to like; choose the verb that matches the intensity you intend.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Talk about a story
Partner
O czym jest ten film?
What is this film about?
You
To film o miłości.
It is a film about love.
Partner
Czy miłość jest w nim ważna?
Is love important in it?
You
Tak, bardzo ważna.
Yes, very important.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Love" in Polish
Is miłość a noun?
Yes. Miłość is the noun love; kochać is the verb to love.
Is miłość feminine?
Yes. Miłość uses feminine agreement, such as ważna miłość in an appropriate phrase.
How do I say I love you?
Kocham cię is the usual expression.
Why does it become miłości?
Miłości appears in several case forms, including the locative after o meaning about.
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