Translation of Polish word "powiedzieć" to English
powiedzieć
/pɔvjɛdʑɛt͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo pronounce.
How to use
The verb 'powiedzieć' (to say / tell) is perfective; its imperfective partner is 'mówić'. In the past tense, it conjugate as 'powiedziałem' (masc.) or 'powiedziałam' (fem.). Note that it takes the dative case for the recipient of the speech ('powiedzieć komuś coś').
🇬🇧 English
to say
Structure Guide
Polish Word: powiedzieć
Translation: to say
Example Sentences
Ja chcę powiedzieć, że jestem smutny.
I want to say that I'm sad.
Proszę wypowiadać swoje imię powoli i wyraźnie.
Please say your name slowly and clearly.
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Common phrases
- powiedzieć prawdę— to tell the truth
- szczerze powiedziawszy— to be honest / frankly speaking
- krótko mówiąc— in short / briefly
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja powiedziałem / powiedziała
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #48 in Polish
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