Polish Word · Beginner
ścierpnąć
to go numb, to go dead, to fall asleep
Pronunciation: /ˈɕt͡ɕɛrp.nɔɲt͡ɕ/
Meaning
to go numb, to go dead, to fall asleep
Example
Tak długo tam siedziała, że ścierpły jej nogi.
She sat there so long that her legs fell asleep.
Practice tips
- Practice ścierpnąć 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 beginner-level learners.