Translation of Polish word "iść" to English
iść
/isʲt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo move, either physically or in an abstract sense:.
How to use
The verb 'iść' (to go / walk) is imperfective and indicates motion on foot in a single direction. Its perfective pair is 'pójść'. Its present tense conjugation is irregular: idę, idziesz, idzie, idziemy, idziecie, idą. In the past tense, it is also highly irregular: szedłem (masc.) / szłam (fem.).
🇬🇧 English
go
Structure Guide
Polish Word: iść
Translation: go
Example Sentences
Ten pociąg jedzie przez Cincinnati do Chicago.
This train goes through Cincinnati to Chicago.
Tam, gdzie jadę, nie ma transportu publicznego.
There is no public transport where I go.
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Common phrases
- iść pieszo— to walk on foot
- iść do pracy— to go to work
- iść spać— to go to sleep
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja szedłem / szłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #63 in Polish
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The Polish word "iść" means "go" in English.
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