Translation of Polish word "móc" to English
móc
/mut͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo know how to.
How to use
The modal verb 'móc' (can / to be able to) is highly irregular. Its present tense forms are: mogę, możesz, może, możemy, możecie, mogą. In the past tense, it changes stem: mogłem (masc.) / mogłam (fem.). It is followed by an infinitive (e.g., 'mogę pomóc' — I can help).
🇬🇧 English
can
Structure Guide
Polish Word: móc
Translation: can
Example Sentences
Potrafi mówić po angielsku, francusku i niemiecku.
He can speak English, French and German.
Czy pamiętasz swoje piąte urodziny?
Do you remember your fifth birthday?
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Common phrases
- nie móc doczekać się— to not be able to wait / look forward to
- jak tylko mogę— as much as I can
- co mogę zrobić— what can I do
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja mogłem / mogłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #78 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "móc" mean?▼
The Polish word "móc" means "can" in English.
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