Translation of Polish word "kupować" to English
kupować
/kupɔˈvat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to buy / to purchase (to acquire goods or services by paying money)'.
How to use
The verb 'kupować' (to buy / purchase) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'kupić'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly ending in '-uję' (e.g., 'kupuję', 'kupujesz'). It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('kupować chleb').
🇬🇧 English
to buy
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kupować
Translation: to buy
Example Sentences
On kupuje książkę.
He buys a book.
Ja kupuję żywność.
I buy food.
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Common phrases
- kupować chleb— to buy bread
- kupować prezenty— to buy gifts / presents
- iść na zakupy— to go shopping
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The Polish word "kupować" means "to buy" in English.
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