Translation of Polish word "odkrywać" to English
odkrywać
/ɔdˈkrɨvajt͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo find or learn something for the first time.
How to use
The verb 'odkrywać' (to discover / uncover / reveal) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'odkryć'. It takes a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'odkrywać prawdę' — to uncover the truth). It is used for scientific discoveries and revealing hidden objects.
🇬🇧 English
discover
Structure Guide
Polish Word: odkrywać
Translation: discover
Example Sentences
Odkryłem nowy świat.
I discovered a new world.
Oni odkrywają nowe planety.
They discover new planets.
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Common phrases
- odkrywać Amerykę— to discover America / state the obvious
- odkrywać prawdę— to uncover the truth
- odkrywać nowe karty— to reveal new cards / facts
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja odkryłem / odkryłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #304 in Polish
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