Translation of Polish word "ustawiać" to English
ustawiać
/ustaˈvʲaɕt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo adjust or configure (a device, mechanism, or parameter) to a desired position or value; to set up or arrange.
How to use
The verb 'ustawiać' (to place / set up / configure / align) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'ustawić'. It conjugates regularly: 'ustawiam', 'ustawiasz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('ustawiać parametry' — to set parameters, 'ustawiać meble' — to arrange furniture).
🇬🇧 English
set
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ustawiać
Translation: set
Example Sentences
Ustawiam godziny na zegarze.
I set the time on the clock.
Ustawiam temperaturę w lodówce.
I set the temperature in the fridge.
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Common phrases
- ustawiać meble— to arrange / set up furniture
- ustawiać ostrość— to focus / set focus (camera)
- ustawiać parametry— to set parameters / settings
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja ustawiałem / ustawiałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #888 in Polish
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The Polish word "ustawiać" means "set" in English.
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