Translation of Polish word "pozwolić" to English
pozwolić
/pɔzwɔˈlit͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo let one have as a suitable share of something.
How to use
The verb 'pozwolić' (to allow / let / afford) is the perfective partner of 'pozwalać'. It governs the dative case for the person allowed, and 'na' + accusative case for the action allowed (e.g., 'pozwolić sobie na urlop' — to afford oneself a vacation).
🇬🇧 English
to allow
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pozwolić
Translation: to allow
Example Sentences
Czy mogę pozwolić, żebyś przyszedł?
Can I allow you to come?
On pozwolił mi wziąć kawę.
He allowed me to take a coffee.
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Common phrases
- pozwolić sobie na— to afford / allow oneself
- proszę mi pozwolić— please allow / let me
- pozwolić na to— to allow it / this
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "pozwolić"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja pozwoliłem / pozwoliłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #529 in Polish
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The Polish word "pozwolić" means "to allow" in English.
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