Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to like" in Polish: lubić
lubić
To like in Polish is lubić. The useful forms are lubię (I), lubisz (you, singular) and lubi (he, she or it). Lubić describes liking a person, thing or activity; podobać się describes something being pleasing.
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How to pronounce lubić
Say it
loobitsh
/lubʲitɕ/
In lubić, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in lubić normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to like" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lubić | to like Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| lubię | I like First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| lubisz | you like Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| lubi | he or she likes Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use lubić in real life
- 1Your own action
Lubię tę książkę.
I like this book.
Lubię is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Lubisz gotować?
Do you like cooking?
Use lubisz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Ona lubi muzykę.
She likes music.
Lubić describes liking a person, thing or activity; podobać się describes something being pleasing.
Mistakes English speakers make with lubić
Incorrect: Ja lubić.
Correct: Ja lubię.
Conjugate lubić with ja: lubię. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty lubię.
Correct: Ty lubisz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of lubić is lubisz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Lubić describes liking a person, thing or activity; podobać się describes something being pleasing.
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Talk about like
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Lubię tę książkę.
I like this book.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Lubisz gotować?
Do you like cooking?
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FAQ
Common questions about "to like" in Polish
What does lubić mean?
Lubić describes liking a person, thing or activity; podobać się describes something being pleasing.
How do I use lubić with “I”?
The first-person form is lubię. For example: Lubię tę książkę. — I like this book.
How do I ask one person using lubić?
Use lubisz for informal singular you. Lubisz gotować? — Do you like cooking?
What is the third-person form of lubić?
Use lubi with a singular subject. Ona lubi muzykę. — She likes music.
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