Polish · Daily Life
zakupy
shopping
Beginnernoun
Definition
The activity of buying things; plural in Polish.
Example
Robię zakupy raz w tygodniu.
I do the shopping once a week.
Etymology
'Zakupy' derives from the verb 'zakupować', which means to shop. It has evolved as consumer culture has expanded in Poland, particularly in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zakupy' is commonly used in informal spoken contexts as well as in retail discussions. The term is universally understood across Poland with no significant regional variations.