Translation of Polish word "podnosić" to English
podnosić
/pɔdˈnɔɕɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
How to use
The verb 'podnosić' (to raise/lift) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'podnieść'. It can refer to physical objects ('podnosić rękę') or abstract concepts like standards, prices, or voices ('podnosić głos', 'podnosić ceny'). Be careful: the reflexive form 'podnosić się' means to get up or rise.
🇬🇧 English
to raise
Structure Guide
Polish Word: podnosić
Translation: to raise
Example Sentences
podnieść rękę, jeśli chcesz coś powiedzieć; podnieść laskę, żeby się bronić
raise your hand if you want to say something; pick up the staff to defend yourself
wznieść mur lub stertę kamieni
build a wall or a pile of stones
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Common phrases
- podnosić słuchawkę— to pick up the phone receiver
- podnosić na duchu— to cheer up
- podnosić kwalifikacje— to improve qualifications
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "podnosić"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja podnosiłem / podnosiłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #19 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "podnosić" mean?▼
The Polish word "podnosić" means "to raise" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "podnieść rękę, jeśli chcesz coś powiedzieć; podnieść laskę, żeby się bronić".
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