Translation of Polish word "czytać" to English
czytać
/t͡ʂɨˈtaɕt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to read (to look at and comprehend the meaning of written words or symbols)'.
How to use
The verb 'czytać' (to read) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'przeczytać'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly ending in '-am' (e.g., 'czytam', 'czytasz'). It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('czytać książkę').
🇬🇧 English
to read
Structure Guide
Polish Word: czytać
Translation: to read
Example Sentences
On czyta książkę.
He reads a book.
Ja czytam ten artykuł.
I read this article.
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Common phrases
- czytać książkę— to read a book
- czytać na głos— to read aloud
- czytać w myślach— to read minds / read silently
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The Polish word "czytać" means "to read" in English.
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