Wieczór panieński
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What it means
A hen party or bachelorette party — the celebration held for a bride-to-be before her wedding. Literally “maiden’s evening”.
Vocabulary
- wieczór — evening
- panieński — maiden's, of a young unmarried woman
Grammar note
'Panieński' is an adjective derived from 'panna' (unmarried woman/miss). Contrast with 'wieczór kawalerski' (bachelor party).
Cultural context
A standard part of Polish pre-wedding celebrations, typically involving the bride's female friends.
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