Translation of Polish word "badać" to English
badać
/baˈdat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
How to use
The verb 'badać' (to examine / research / investigate) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zbadać'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'badać pacjenta' — to examine a patient). It is used for medical checkups, scientific research, and crime investigations.
🇬🇧 English
examine
Structure Guide
Polish Word: badać
Translation: examine
Example Sentences
Lekarz bada moje rany.
The doctor examines my wounds.
On bada książkę i szuka odpowiedzi.
He examines the book and looks for answers.
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Common phrases
- badać krew— to test blood
- badać pacjenta— to examine a patient
- badać rynek— to research the market
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja badałem / badałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #424 in Polish
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The Polish word "badać" means "examine" in English.
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