Translation of Polish word "dawać" to English
dawać
/daˈvajt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere. To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
How to use
The verb 'dawać' (to give) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'dać'. It follows the regular conjugation of verbs ending in '-awać', where '-aw-' disappears in the present tense (e.g., 'daję', 'dajesz', 'daje'). It requires the dative case for the recipient of the gift ('dawać komuś prezent').
🇬🇧 English
give
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dawać
Translation: give
Example Sentences
Ja daję ci książkę.
I give you a book.
On daje nam pieniądze.
He gives us money.
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Common phrases
- dawać słowo— to give word / promise
- dawać przykład— to set an example
- dawać radę— to cope / manage / succeed
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja dałem / dałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #288 in Polish
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