Translation of Polish word "niszczyć" to English
niszczyć
/ɲɕt͡ʂɨʂ/
Meaning
VerbTo damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
How to use
The verb 'niszczyć' (to destroy / ruin / damage) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'zniszczyć'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'niszczyć dokumenty' — to destroy documents).
🇬🇧 English
destroy
Structure Guide
Polish Word: niszczyć
Translation: destroy
Example Sentences
Niszczyć śmieci w domu.
Destroy trash at home.
Niszczyć stare rzeczy w sklepie.
Destroy old things in the store.
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Common phrases
- niszczyć środowisko— to damage / destroy the environment
- niszczyć dokumenty— to shred / destroy documents
- niszczyć zdrowie— to ruin health
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja niszczałem / niszczałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #409 in Polish
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The Polish word "niszczyć" means "destroy" in English.
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