Translation of Polish word "otwierać" to English
otwierać
/ɔtˈfjɛrɑt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to open (to move a door/window or begin an event)'.
How to use
The verb 'otwierać' (to open) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'otworzyć'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly: 'otwieram', 'otwierasz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('otwierać drzwi'). Reflexive form 'otwierać się' means to open up (intransitive).
🇬🇧 English
to open
Structure Guide
Polish Word: otwierać
Translation: to open
Example Sentences
Lubię otwierać okno tuż po letniej burzy.
I like opening the window right after a summer storm.
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Common phrases
- otwierać drzwi— to open the door
- otwierać konto— to open an account (bank)
- otwierać się na ludzi— to open up to people
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The Polish word "otwierać" means "to open" in English.
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