Translation of Polish word "przyznawać" to English
przyznawać
/pʂɨz̑nɔvat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo confess or acknowledge, often reluctantly, that something is true or that one has done something, especially something regrettable.
How to use
The verb 'przyznawać' (to admit / grant / award) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'przyznać'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'przyznawać nagrodę' — to award a prize). The reflexive form 'przyznawać się' means to confess or admit to something, and requires the preposition 'do' + genitive case (e.g., 'przyznawać się do błędu' — to admit to a mistake / confess to a crime).
🇬🇧 English
admit
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przyznawać
Translation: admit
Example Sentences
Przyznaję, że jestem winny.
I admit that I'm guilty.
Przyznaję, że jestem smutny.
I admit that I'm sad.
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Common phrases
- przyznawać się do błędu— to admit one's mistake
- przyznawać rację— to admit that someone is right
- przyznawać nagrodę— to award a prize / reward
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "przyznawać"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja przyznałem / przyznałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #499 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "przyznawać" mean?▼
The Polish word "przyznawać" means "admit" in English.
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