Translation of Polish word "opuszczać" to English
opuszczać
/ɔˈpuʂt͡ʂaʨ/
Meaning
VerbTo have a consequence or remnant. To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
How to use
The verb 'opuszczać' (to leave / abandon / lower / omit) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'opuścić'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'opuszczać dom' — to leave home). It has multiple meanings depending on context: departing from a place, abandoning a person, omitting a paragraph, or lowering an object.
🇬🇧 English
leave
Structure Guide
Polish Word: opuszczać
Translation: leave
Example Sentences
Muszę opuścić miasto przed nadejściem burzy.
I need to leave the city before the storm arrives.
Opuszczam miasto, bo tu jest za zimno.
I'm leaving the city because it's too cold here.
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Common phrases
- opuszczać lekcje (szkołę)— to skip classes / school
- opuszczać dom— to leave the house
- opuszczać rolety— to lower blinds / roll down
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "opuszczać"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja opuszczam / opuściłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #438 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "opuszczać" mean?▼
The Polish word "opuszczać" means "leave" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Muszę opuścić miasto przed nadejściem burzy.".
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