Translation of Polish word "widzieć" to English
widzieć
/vid͡ʑɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight. To witness or observe by personal experience.
How to use
The verb 'widzieć' (to see) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zobaczyć'. It refers to the physical capacity of sight or witnessing something. Do not confuse it with 'patrzeć' (to look / watch). You say 'Widzę ptaka' (I see a bird), but 'Patrzę na ptaka' (I am looking at the bird).
🇬🇧 English
see
Structure Guide
Polish Word: widzieć
Translation: see
Example Sentences
Odkąd przekalibrowałem okulary, widzę znacznie lepiej.
Since recalibrating my glasses, I can see much better.
Jestem niewidomy od urodzenia i uwielbiam czytać alfabetem Braille’a. Kiedy książki przyjdą z biblioteki, nie mogę się doczekać, aby zobaczyć, jakie historie mi przysłali.
I have been blind since birth and I love reading Braille. When the books arrive from the library, I can't wait to see what stories they send me.
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Common phrases
- miło cię widzieć— nice to see you
- widzieć na własne oczy— to see with one's own eyes
- źle widzieć— to see poorly
This concept in other languages
📖 Related grammar
🦊 Conjugation of the verb "widzieć"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja widziałem / widziałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #183 in Polish
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The Polish word "widzieć" means "see" in English.
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