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Podcast: Learn Polish
Episode: #562 Wigilia, Pierogi & Opłatek: Polish Christmas Traditions Explained
Description: “Boże Narodzenie” is the beautiful (and very Polish) way to say “Christmas,” and in this festive micro-lesson you’ll pronounce it like you’re seated at the wigilia table.
First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the nasal “ę” and the soft “ź.”
We drop it into three holiday-ready sentences:
– “Wesołych Świąt!” (Merry Christmas)
– “Spędzam święta z rodziną.” (I’m spending the holidays with family.)
– “Kocham polskie potrawy świąteczne.” (I love Polish Christmas dishes.)
Repeat-along track included—perfect while you wrap gifts or wait for the first star to appear.
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