Translation of Polish word "dotykać" to English
dotykać
/dɔtɨkat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbAn act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
How to use
The verb 'dotykać' (to touch / affect) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'dotknąć'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly: 'dotykam', 'dotykasz'. Crucially, in Polish, 'dotykać' governs the GENITIVE case of the object touched (e.g., 'dotykać ściany' — to touch the wall). Using the accusative is a common grammar mistake.
🇬🇧 English
to touch
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dotykać
Translation: to touch
Example Sentences
Ona dotyka mojej ręki.
She touches my hand.
Dotykaj mojej twarzy.
Touch my face.
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Common phrases
- nie dotykać eksponatów— do not touch exhibits
- dotykać problemu— to touch upon / affect a problem
- dotykać ręką— to touch with a hand
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The Polish word "dotykać" means "to touch" in English.
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