wyluzować
/vɘ.luˈzɔ.vat͡ɕ/
To chill in Polish is wyluzować.
You can also use the informal term Spoko to describe a situation or vibe that is calm or easy.
Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb wyluzować is derived from the noun luz, which refers to slack, looseness or ease.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
wyluzować is an informal term often used among friends or in casual settings. Similarly, Spoko is an informal abbreviation of spokojnie used to describe a chilled-out vibe.
How does it change in a sentence?
The reflexive form wyluzować się is frequently used to describe the act of relaxing or loosening up. If you want to tell someone to chill out or relax, you can use the imperative form wyluzuj.
How do you pronounce it?
/vɘ.luˈzɔ.vatɕ/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- Using the imperative wyluzuj can be perceived as dismissive or aggressive depending on the tone, similar to saying 'get a grip' in English.
- The word luz describes not just a state of mind, but can also refer to physical 'slack' in a rope or a mechanical part that is not tight.
- The prefix wy- in wyluzować descends from the Proto-Slavic root *vy-, which historically indicated outward movement.
Examples in context
- Było bardzo spoko. Wszyscy byli na luzie i miło się bawiliśmy.It was very chill. Everyone was laid-back, and we had a great time.
Example conversation
Krzysztof is stressed about a project and Katarzyna tries to calm him down.
- KrzysztofNie zdążę tego zrobić na czas!I won't finish this on time!
- KatarzynaKrzysztof, musisz wyluzować i odetchnąć.Krzysztof, you need to chill out and breathe.
- KrzysztofAle mam za dużo zadań.But I have too many tasks.
- KatarzynaZrobimy to razem, spokojnie.We will do it together, calmly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry wyluzować, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries wyluzować, CC BY-SA 4.0.
