What is the definition of the Polish word "jechać"?

The Polish word "jechać" is defined as: "Verb meaning 'to ride / to drive / to travel by vehicle'."

Translation of Polish word "jechać" to English

jechać

/jɛˈxat͡ɕ/

People & Family A2

Meaning

Verb

Verb meaning 'to ride / to drive / to travel by vehicle'.

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How to use

The verb 'jechać' (to go / ride / drive) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'pojechać'. It is a unidirectional verb (going by vehicle in a specific direction right now), in contrast to multidirectional 'jeździć' (to go by vehicle generally). It conjugates with stem change: 'jadę', 'jedziesz', 'jedzie'.

🇬🇧 English

to ride

Usage GuideOn jedzie na koniu.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: jechać
Translation: to ride

Example Sentences

On jedzie na koniu.

He rides on a horse.

Ja jadę na rowerze.

I ride a bike.

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Synonyms

to ride / drive (frequentative)podróżować

Common phrases

jechać samochodem— to go / drive by car
jechać do domu— to drive / go home
jechać pociągiem— to travel by train

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Polish word "jechać" mean?▼

The Polish word "jechać" means "to ride" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "On jedzie na koniu.".