Translation of Polish word "redukować" to English
redukować
/rɛdukɔˈvat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
How to use
The verb 'redukować' (to reduce / decrease / downsize) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zredukować'. It takes a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'redukować koszty' — to reduce costs). It is used for budgets, sizes, or job positions ('redukcja etatów').
🇬🇧 English
to reduce
Structure Guide
Polish Word: redukować
Translation: to reduce
Example Sentences
Musimy redukować wydatki.
We need to reduce expenses.
Chcę redukować ilość cukru w mojej diecie.
I want to reduce the amount of sugar in my diet.
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Common phrases
- redukować koszty— to reduce costs
- redukować etaty— to reduce staff / lay off
- redukować stres— to reduce stress
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja redukowałem / redukowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #349 in Polish
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The Polish word "redukować" means "to reduce" in English.
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