Translation of Polish word "musieć" to English
musieć
/muˈɕɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbMust; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.
How to use
The modal verb 'musieć' (must / have to) is imperfective and lacks a perfective form. It conjugates with stem change: 'muszę', 'musisz', 'musi', 'musimy', 'musicie', 'muszą'. It is followed directly by an infinitive verb ('muszę iść' — I must go).
🇬🇧 English
to have to
Structure Guide
Polish Word: musieć
Translation: to have to
Example Sentences
On musi iść do szkoły.
He has to go to school.
Ja muszę pracować.
I have to work.
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Common phrases
- muszę iść— I must / have to go
- musisz wiedzieć— you must know
- musi być— must be / has to be
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The Polish word "musieć" means "to have to" in English.
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