czcimy

Czcimy is the present tense, first-person plural form of the Polish verb czcić, meaning to venerate, honor, or worship. The form expresses that “we” perform an act of reverence toward a person, an idea, a sacred object, or a tradition. It is used in religious contexts as well as in secular occasions such as commemorations, ceremonies, or statements of respect in everyday language.

Usage and examples help illustrate its range. Common constructions include czcić pamięć (to honor the memory), czcić Boga (to worship God), czcić wartości (to honor values), and czcimy tradycję (we revere tradition). In public discourse, czcimy often appears in speeches, ceremonies, and media reports when describing acts of reverence, remembrance, or commitment to norms and heritage.

Grammatical notes and variation. Czcić is an imperfective verb; its present tense describes an ongoing or habitual action. Past tense forms include czciliśmy (we honored/we revered). A common future construction is będziemy czcić (we will honor). There is a related perfective counterpart, uczić/uczcić, used for a single, completed act of paying homage.

Etymology and related terms. The verb belongs to a Slavic root associated with honor and reverence; related nouns include czczenie (reverence, honoring), czciciel (worshiper), and the common noun cześć (honor, respect). The term shares cognates with similar verbs in other Slavic languages, reflecting a common semantic field around reverence and remembrance.