podobać (Polish)
Where does "podobać" come from?
The Polish verb "podobać" originates from the Proto-Slavic term "*podobati." It carries the ancient sense of being suitable, fitting, or pleasing, reflecting how something that is "like" another in quality is naturally found agreeable.
Full etymology tree
- podobać (Polish), 'to appeal, to be likeable'
- inherited *podobati (Proto-Slavic)
Updated June 2026
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