Translation of Polish word "dzwonić" to English
dzwonić
/d͡zwɔɲt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo reach out with one's voice. To request, summon, or beckon.
How to use
The verb 'dzwonić' (to call / phone / ring) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zadzwonić'. Note: the source translation is incorrect; it does NOT mean 'to name / call' in the sense of naming (which is 'nazywać'). It requires the preposition 'do' + genitive case for the person called (e.g., 'dzwonić do przyjaciela'). It can also refer to physical bell ringing.
🇬🇧 English
to call
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dzwonić
Translation: to call
Example Sentences
Muszę dzwonić do mojego przyjaciela.
I have to call my friend.
Dzwonię do mojej matki.
I'm calling my mother.
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Common phrases
- dzwonić do mamy— to call mom
- dzwoni budzik— the alarm clock rings
- dzwonić pod numer— to call the number
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "dzwonić"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja dzwoniliem / dzwoniliśmy
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #348 in Polish
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The Polish word "dzwonić" means "to call" in English.
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