Translation of Polish word "odpowiadać" to English
odpowiadać
/ɔdˈpɔvʲaɕɕɛk/
Meaning
VerbA response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
How to use
The verb 'odpowiadać' has two meanings: 'to answer / reply' (requires dative case for the recipient, e.g., 'odpowiadać nauczycielowi') and 'to suit / match / be responsible' (e.g., 'to mi odpowiada' — this suits me, 'odpowiadać za błędy' — to be responsible for errors). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. Its perfective pair is 'odpowiedzieć'.
🇬🇧 English
to answer
Structure Guide
Polish Word: odpowiadać
Translation: to answer
Example Sentences
On odpowiada na pytania.
He answers questions.
Ja odpowiadam na Twoje pytania.
I answer your questions.
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Common phrases
- odpowiadać na pytania— to answer questions
- odpowiadać za bezpieczeństwo— to be responsible for security
- to mi odpowiada— this suits me / fits me
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