Translation of Polish word "potrzebować" to English
potrzebować
/pɔtʂɛˈbɔvɛt͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo have an absolute requirement for.
How to use
The verb 'potrzebować' (to need) is imperfective. In Polish, it governs the genitive case for the object needed (e.g., 'potrzebować pomocy' — to need help, 'potrzebować pieniędzy' — to need money). Using the accusative case here is a very common grammatical mistake for foreigners.
🇬🇧 English
need
Structure Guide
Polish Word: potrzebować
Translation: need
Example Sentences
Potrzebuję nowych butów.
I need new shoes.
On potrzebuje nowego domu.
He needs a new house.
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Common phrases
- potrzebować pomocy— to need help
- potrzebować czasu— to need time
- czego potrzebujesz— what do you need
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja potrzebowałem / potrzebowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #393 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "potrzebować" mean?▼
The Polish word "potrzebować" means "need" in English.
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