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  What it means

  Literally “I love you.” The most important three words in Polish — a direct, heartfelt declaration of love.

  Vocabulary

  • kochać — to love (imperfective)
  • cię — you (accusative clitic of 'ty')

  Grammar note

  'Kocham' is the first person singular present of 'kochać'. 'Cię' is the short accusative form of 'ty'. The subject 'ja' (I) is dropped as it's implied by the verb ending.

  Cultural context

  In Polish culture, saying 'kocham cię' carries significant weight — it's reserved for deep, genuine love rather than casual affection.

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