What is the definition of the Polish word "obracać"?

The Polish word "obracać" is defined as: "To make a non-linear physical movement. To move about an axis through itself."

Translation of Polish word "obracać" to English

obracać

/ɔbra't͡ɕaɕ/

Core Verbs A2

Meaning

Verb

To make a non-linear physical movement. To move about an axis through itself.

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How to use

The verb 'obracać' (to rotate / turn / revolve / convert) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'obrócić'. The reflexive form 'obracać się' means to turn around or rotate on its axis.

🇬🇧 English

to turn

Usage GuideMuszę obracać ruchomą część.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: obracać
Translation: to turn

Example Sentences

Muszę obracać ruchomą część.

I have to turn the rotating part.

Obracać się wokół osi.

To turn around an axis.

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Synonyms

to spin / wind / turnto move in circles / associate with (related)

Common phrases

obracać się— to turn around / rotate (intransitive)
obracać w żart— to turn into a joke
obracać głowę— to turn one's head

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🇬🇧English:turn

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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)

ja (I)obracam

ty (you)obracasz

on/ona/ono (he/she/it)obraca

my (we)obracamy

wy (you pl.)obracacie

oni/one (they)obracają

Past Tense (Czas przeszły)

ja (I)obracałem

on/ona/ono (he/she/it)obracał

Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)

obracałem / obracałam

Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)

duobracaj

ihrobracajcie

Sieniech obraci

Frequency rank: #573 in Polish

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What does the Polish word "obracać" mean?▼

The Polish word "obracać" means "to turn" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Muszę obracać ruchomą część.".