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

The Polish word "odbierać" is defined as: "Verb meaning 'to pick up / to answer (the phone) / to receive or collect (a parcel)'."

Translation of Polish word "odbierać" to English

odbierać

/ɔdbyrat͡ɕ/

Nature A2

Meaning

Verb

Verb meaning 'to pick up / to answer (the phone) / to receive or collect (a parcel)'.

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How to use

The verb 'odbierać' (to receive / collect / pick up / take away) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'odebrać'. It conjugates regularly: 'odbieram', 'odbierasz'. It has multiple meanings depending on context: collecting a package ('odbierać paczkę'), answering a phone ('odbierać telefon'), or taking away someone's rights/property.

🇬🇧 English

to receive

Usage GuideDzisiaj muszę odbierać paczkę z urzędu pocztowego.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: odbierać
Translation: to receive

Example Sentences

Dzisiaj muszę odbierać paczkę z urzędu pocztowego.

Today I have to pick up a package from the post office.

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Synonyms

to receive / acceptto answer the phone

Common phrases

odbierać telefon— to answer the phone / pick up call
odbierać paczkę— to collect / pick up a package
odbierać prawo— to take away / revoke a right

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🇩🇪German:erhalten 🇪🇸Spanish:recibir 🇯🇵Japanese:もらう

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What does the Polish word "odbierać" mean?▼

The Polish word "odbierać" means "to receive" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Dzisiaj muszę odbierać paczkę z urzędu pocztowego.".