Polish Word · Intermediate
osierocić
to orphan, to abandon, to leave
Pronunciation: /ɔ.ɕɛˈrɔ.t͡ɕit͡ɕ/
Meaning
to orphan, to abandon, to leave
Example
Kilka miesięcy temu skarciłem kobietę w pewnej parafii, bo była w ciąży z ósmym dzieckiem, po siedmiu porodach cesarskich: „Czy chce pani osierocić siedmioro dzieci?".
A few months ago I rebuked a woman in a certain parish because she was pregnant with an eighth child after seven Caesarean sections
Practice tips
- Practice osierocić out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish word is for intermediate-level learners.