Translation of Polish word "brać" to English
brać
/brat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to take / to grab / to accept'.
How to use
The verb 'brać' (to take / capture) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'wziąć' (a highly irregular verb). It conjugates with stem change in the present tense: 'biorę', 'bierzesz', 'bierze', 'bierzemy', 'bierzecie', 'biorą'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('brać prysznic').
🇬🇧 English
to take
Structure Guide
Polish Word: brać
Translation: to take
Example Sentences
Bierzemy śniadanie w pokoju.
We take breakfast in the room.
Bierzemy udział w konkursie.
We take part in the competition.
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Common phrases
- brać prysznic— to take a shower
- brać udział w— to participate / take part in (requires locative)
- brać leki— to take medicines / pills
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What does the Polish word "brać" mean?▼
The Polish word "brać" means "to take" in English.
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