Polish Word · Intermediate
pozbawiać
to deprive, to bereave
Pronunciation: /pɔˈzba.vjat͡ɕ/
Meaning
to deprive, to bereave
Example
Przed przerzutem do krajów docelowych ofiary pozbawiano dokumentów tożsamości.
Before trafficking to the target countries, the victims were being deprived of identity documents.
Practice tips
- Practice pozbawiać 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.