Translation of Polish word "dostać" to English
dostać
/dɔsˈtɕat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo obtain; to acquire.
How to use
The verb 'dostać' (to get / receive) is perfective; its imperfective partner is 'dostawać'. It takes the accusative case for the thing received (e.g., 'dostać list' — to get a letter). In colloquial speech, 'dostać w skórę' or 'dostać lanie' means to get beaten up or scolded.
🇬🇧 English
get
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dostać
Translation: get
Example Sentences
Muszę dostać pieniądze od rodziców.
I need to get money from my parents.
Jutro kupię komputer ze sklepu dyskontowego.
Tomorrow I will buy a computer from a discount store.
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Common phrases
- dostać prezent— to get a present
- dostać pracę— to get a job
- dostać list— to get a letter
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja otrzymałem / otrzymałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #93 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "dostać" mean?▼
The Polish word "dostać" means "get" in English.
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