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  What it means

  Literally “to feel mint.” This is a charming and very common way to say that someone has developed a sudden romantic interest or attraction to someone else. It implies that “spark” or “chemistry” that happens at the beginning of a crush.

  Vocabulary

  • poczuć — to feel (perfective)
  • mięta — mint
  • atrakcja — attraction

  Grammar note

  'Miętę' is the accusative singular of 'mięta'. It is usually followed by the preposition 'do' (to/towards) + genitive of the person.

  Cultural context

  While it sounds funny to a literal ear, it's a very lighthearted and popular way to talk about romance in Poland.

  Intermediate

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