Translation of Polish word "oglądać" to English
oglądać
/ɔɡˈlɔnt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo look at, see, or view for a period of time.
How to use
The verb 'oglądać' (to watch / view / inspect / look at) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'obejrzeć'. It conjugates regularly ending in '-am' (e.g., 'oglądam', 'oglądasz'). It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('oglądać telewizję' — to watch TV, 'oglądać wystawę' — to view an exhibition).
🇬🇧 English
watch
Structure Guide
Polish Word: oglądać
Translation: watch
Example Sentences
Oglądam film.
I watch a movie.
Oglądam TV.
I watch TV.
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Common phrases
- oglądać telewizję— to watch television / TV
- oglądać film— to watch a movie / film
- oglądać się za siebie— to look back / look behind oneself (reflexive)
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja oglądałem / oglądałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #963 in Polish
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The Polish word "oglądać" means "watch" in English.
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