Translation of Polish word "nosić" to English
nosić
/nɔˈɕit͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
How to use
The verb 'nosić' (to carry / wear / bear) is imperfective and indicates multi-directional or habitual action (indeterminate verb of motion), in contrast to 'nieść' (unidirectional 'to carry'). It is also the standard verb for wearing clothes or glasses (e.g., 'nosić okulary' — to wear glasses).
🇬🇧 English
to carry
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nosić
Translation: to carry
Example Sentences
Codziennie noszę ciężki plecak do szkoły.
Every day I carry a heavy backpack to school.
On zawsze nosi okulary podczas czytania.
He always wears glasses while reading.
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Common phrases
- nosić ubranie— to wear clothes
- nosić okulary— to wear glasses
- nosić na rękach— to carry in arms / pamper
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "nosić"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja nosiłem / nosiłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #139 in Polish
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The Polish word "nosić" means "to carry" in English.
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