C1 noun Formal to informal. It's a common and well-understood word in various contexts.

nostalgia

/nɔsˈtal.ɡja/

例文

1

Często ogarnia mnie nostalgia, gdy wspominam czasy dzieciństwa.

Nostalgia often overcomes me when I recall my childhood days.

2

Stara piosenka wywołała u niej falę nostalgii.

The old song brought on a wave of nostalgia for her.

3

Muzeum było pełne przedmiotów wywołujących nostalgię.

The museum was full of items evoking nostalgia.

4

Wielu Polaków na emigracji odczuwa nostalgię za ojczyzną.

Many Poles in emigration feel nostalgia for their homeland.

5

Miał w sobie nutę nostalgii, gdy patrzył na stare zdjęcia.

He had a touch of nostalgia in him as he looked at old photos.

よく使う組み合わせ

głęboka nostalgia (deep nostalgia)
fala nostalgii (wave of nostalgia)
poczucie nostalgii (feeling of nostalgia)

How to Use It

使い方のコツ

The word 'nostalgia' is widely understood and used in Polish, much like in English. It often refers to a longing for childhood, a specific period, or a homeland.

よくある間違い

Mispronouncing the 'g' as a hard 'g' (like in 'go') instead of a soft 'g'.
Confusing it with simple 'smutek' (sadness) or 'żal' (regret); nostalgia has a specific focus on the past.

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語源

The Polish word 'nostalgia' comes from the New Latin 'nostalgia', coined in the 17th century by Johannes Hofer from Greek 'nostos' (return home) + 'algos' (pain, ache).

文化的な背景

Nostalgia holds a significant place in Polish culture, especially regarding historical periods, national identity, and emigrant experiences. Many Polish songs, films, and literature often evoke a sense of nostalgia for different eras or for the homeland.

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'nostalgia' as 'no-stop-algia' – you can't stop thinking about the past, and it brings a touch of 'algia' (pain/longing).

よくある質問

3 問

Nostalgia can be both positive and negative. It often carries a bittersweet connotation – a fondness for the past tinged with sadness that those times are gone.

You can say 'czuć nostalgię' (to feel nostalgia), 'odczuwać nostalgię' (to experience nostalgia), or 'ogarnia mnie nostalgia' (nostalgia overcomes me).

While 'nostalgia' itself is quite common, phrases like 'tęskno mi do...' (I miss...) can also convey a similar longing, often in a more personal or informal context.

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