Translation of Polish word "płacić" to English
płacić
/ˈpwat͡ɕit͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to pay (to give money in exchange for goods or services)'.
How to use
The verb 'płacić' (to pay) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zapłacić'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates with stem change in the present tense: 'płacę', 'płacisz'. To say 'pay for something', use the preposition 'za' + accusative case ('płacić za obiad').
🇬🇧 English
to pay
Structure Guide
Polish Word: płacić
Translation: to pay
Example Sentences
On płaci rachunek.
He pays the bill.
Ja płacę czynsz.
I pay the rent.
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Common phrases
- płacić za obiad— to pay for dinner / lunch
- płacić kartą— to pay by card
- płacić gotówką— to pay in cash
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The Polish word "płacić" means "to pay" in English.
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