Translation of Polish word "pomagać" to English
pomagać
/pɔmaˈɡat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo provide assistance to (someone or something).
How to use
The verb 'pomagać' (to help / assist) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'pomóc'. In Polish, it governs the dative case for the person helped (e.g., 'pomagać ojcu' — to help father). To say 'help in doing something', use the preposition 'w' + locative case ('pomagać w pracy' — to help in work).
🇬🇧 English
help
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pomagać
Translation: help
Example Sentences
On pomaga swoim przyjaciołom.
He helps his friends.
Ja pomagam mamie.
I help my mom.
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Common phrases
- pomagać ludziom— to help people
- pomagać w kuchni— to help in the kitchen
- chętnie pomagać— to help willingly / gladly
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja pomógłem / pomogłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #543 in Polish
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The Polish word "pomagać" means "help" in English.
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