Translation of Polish word "pozwalać" to English
pozwalać
/pɔzwɑwɑt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo allow to, not to prevent.
How to use
The verb 'pozwalać' (to allow / let / permit) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'pozwolić'. It requires the dative case for the person allowed, and either an infinitive or the preposition 'na' + accusative case for the action allowed (e.g., 'pozwalać dzieciom na zabawę' — to allow children to play).
🇬🇧 English
let
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pozwalać
Translation: let
Example Sentences
Ojciec pozwala mi grać w komputer.
My father lets me play on the computer.
Pozwalam swoim dzieciom grać w parku.
I let my children play in the park.
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Common phrases
- pozwalać na— to allow / permit something
- nie pozwalam— I don't allow / permit
- pozwalać sobie— to allow oneself / afford / behave insolently
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja pozwoliłem / pozwoliłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #498 in Polish
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The Polish word "pozwalać" means "let" in English.
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