Translation of Polish word "podatek" to English
podatek
/pɔˈdatɛk/
Meaning
NounMoney or goods collected by a government (or an entity to whom the government has delegated this power, e.g. in tax farming) to fund itself and its services, for example by levying a charge on income, purchases (sales), property or harvest, other than that money which is collected by the government in exchange for specific goods (e.g. the purchase of surplus vehicles).
How to use
The masculine noun 'podatek' (tax) declines with vowel change G. 'podatku', locative 'w podatku' -> locative is rare, usually G. 'podatku', plural 'podatki'. The related adjective is 'podatkowy' (tax-related) and taxpayer is 'podatnik'.
🇬🇧 English
tax
Structure Guide
Polish Word: podatek
Translation: tax
Example Sentences
Muszę zapłacić podatek od dochodu.
I have to pay income tax.
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Common phrases
- płacić podatki— to pay taxes
- podatek dochodowy— income tax
- zeznanie podatkowe— tax return / declaration
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