Translation of Polish word "kierować" to English
kierować
/kʲɛrɔvaʈ͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo operate a vehicle: To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
How to use
The verb 'kierować' (to direct / steer / drive) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'skierować'. It governs the instrumental case without a preposition when it means to drive a vehicle or manage a group (e.g., 'kierować samochodem' — to drive a car, 'kierować firmą' — to run a company). The reflexive form 'kierować się' means to be guided by or head towards.
🇬🇧 English
to drive
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kierować
Translation: to drive
Example Sentences
Mosty nie były wystarczająco mocne, aby przejechać (kamperami).
The bridges weren't strong enough for (campers) to cross.
Ten SUV prowadzi się niesamowicie płynnie – jakby wiedział, czego chcę, zanim ja to zrobię.
This SUV drives incredibly smooth - like it knows what I want before I do.
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Common phrases
- kierować samochodem— to drive a car
- kierować firmą— to run a company
- kierować się zasadami— to be guided by principles
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "kierować"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja kierowałem / kierowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #154 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "kierować" mean?▼
The Polish word "kierować" means "to drive" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Mosty nie były wystarczająco mocne, aby przejechać (kamperami).".
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