Translation of Polish word "spać" to English
spać
/spaʦ/
Meaning
VerbThe state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
How to use
The verb 'spać' (to sleep) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'pospać' or 'wyspać się' (to get enough sleep). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates with stem change in the present tense: 'śpię', 'śpisz', 'śpi', 'śpimy', 'śpicie', 'śpią'.
🇬🇧 English
to sleep
Structure Guide
Polish Word: spać
Translation: to sleep
Example Sentences
On spał przez całą noc.
He slept all night.
Ja chcę spać.
I want to sleep.
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Common phrases
- iść spać— to go to sleep / bed
- chcieć spać— to want to sleep / feel sleepy
- spać słodko— to sleep sweetly / soundly
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What does the Polish word "spać" mean?▼
The Polish word "spać" means "to sleep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "On spał przez całą noc.".
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