Polish Word · Intermediate
pętać
to tether, to fetter
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛn.tat͡ɕ/
Meaning
to tether, to fetter
Example
Co robi człowiek, kiedy ma na lotnisku za dużo czasu? Gdy już przeczyta gazety i wyśle esemesy z komunikatami o swym tragicznym położeniu, zaczyna się pętać po sklepach.
What does a person do when they have too much time at an airport? When they've already read their newspapers and sent out text messages and communications about their tragic
Practice tips
- Practice pętać 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.