Translation of Polish word "patrzeć" to English
patrzeć
/patˈʐɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
How to use
The verb 'patrzeć' (to look / watch) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'spojrzeć' or 'popatrzeć'. It requires the preposition 'na' + accusative case for the object of looking (e.g., 'patrzeć na obraz' — to look at the picture). Do not confuse it with 'widzieć' (to see).
🇬🇧 English
look
Structure Guide
Polish Word: patrzeć
Translation: look
Example Sentences
Wygląda na to, że wkrótce będzie padać. lub Wygląda na to, że wkrótce będzie padać. lub Wygląda na to, że [nadchodzi deszcz].
It looks like it's going to rain soon. or It looks like it's going to rain soon. or It looks like [rain is coming].
Nasz nowy szef wygląda na przyjaznego.
Our new boss seems friendly.
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Common phrases
- patrzeć na zegarek— to look at the watch
- patrzeć w oczy— to look into eyes
- miło popatrzeć— nice to look at
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja patrzyłem / patrzyłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #243 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "patrzeć" mean?▼
The Polish word "patrzeć" means "look" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Wygląda na to, że wkrótce będzie padać. lub Wygląda na to, że wkrótce będzie padać. lub Wygląda na to, że [nadchodzi deszcz].".
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