Polish · Daily Life
gotować
to cook
Beginnerverb
Definition
To prepare food by heating it.
Example
Mój tata świetnie gotuje.
My dad cooks really well.
Etymology
'Gotować' comes from the Proto-Slavic term *gotovati, meaning to cook or boil. The term has evolved alongside culinary practices throughout Slavic cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gotować' is primarily used in spoken and informal settings, as well as in culinary contexts. It’s widely recognized across Poland, with minimal regional differences.