Translation of Polish word "świętować" to English
świętować
/ɕfjɛntɔvɑt͡ʂ/
Meaning
VerbTo extol or honour in a solemn manner.
How to use
The verb 'świętować' (to celebrate / feast) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'uczcić' or 'oświętować' (rare, 'świętować' is often used for the whole duration of celebration). It conjugates ending in '-uję' (e.g., 'świętuję', 'świętujesz'). It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('świętować urodziny' — to celebrate a birthday) or is used intransitively.
🇬🇧 English
to celebrate
Structure Guide
Polish Word: świętować
Translation: to celebrate
Example Sentences
Dzisiaj świętujemy urodziny mojego brata.
Today we are celebrating my brother's birthday.
Dzisiaj świętujemy urodziny mojego brata, a także jego przyjaciół.
Today we are celebrating my brother's birthday, as well as his friends.
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Common phrases
- świętować urodziny— to celebrate a birthday
- świętować sukces— to celebrate success
- świętować razem— to celebrate together
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "świętować"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja świętowałem / świętowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #859 in Polish
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The Polish word "świętować" means "to celebrate" in English.
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