Translation of Polish word "obracać" to English
obracać
/ɔbra't͡ɕaɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo make a non-linear physical movement. To move about an axis through itself.
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
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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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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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
obracałem / obracałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #573 in Polish
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