Translation of Polish word "słyszeć" to English
słyszeć
/ˈswɨʂɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive sounds through the ear.
How to use
The verb 'słyszeć' (to hear) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'usłyszeć'. It conjugates regularly ending in '-zę' / '-szysz' (e.g., 'słyszę', 'słyszysz', 'słyszy'). It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('słyszeć hałas' — to hear noise). Do not confuse it with 'słuchać' (to listen to).
🇬🇧 English
to hear
Structure Guide
Polish Word: słyszeć
Translation: to hear
Example Sentences
Czy słyszałeś o tym?
Did you hear about it?
Słyszałem, że on jest bardzo zdrowy.
I heard that he is very healthy.
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Common phrases
- słyszeć hałas— to hear noise
- słyszeć o tym— to hear about it / this
- dobrze słyszeć— to hear well
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The Polish word "słyszeć" means "to hear" in English.
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