Translation of Polish word "kłaść" to English
kłaść
/kwast͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo physically place (sth or sb swh).
How to use
The verb 'kłaść' (to lay / put / place) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'położyć'. It has an irregular conjugation in the present tense (e.g., 'kładę', 'kładziesz', 'kładzie'). The reflexive form 'kłaść się' means to lie down or go to bed.
🇬🇧 English
to put
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kłaść
Translation: to put
Example Sentences
Musisz kłaść książkę na stół.
You need to put the book on the table.
Kładł książkę na stół, ale zapomniał o kielichu.
He put the book on the table, but forgot about the glass.
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Common phrases
- kłaść na stół— to lay on the table
- kłaść się spać— to go to bed / sleep
- kłaść nacisk— to emphasize / lay stress
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "kłaść"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja kładłem / kładłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #453 in Polish
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The Polish word "kłaść" means "to put" in English.
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