Translation of Polish word "wiedzieć" to English
wiedzieć
/fjɛdʑɛk/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
How to use
The verb 'wiedzieć' (to know information) is imperfective and highly irregular. Its present tense conjugations are: wiem, wiesz, wie, wiemy, wiecie, wiedzą. Do not confuse it with 'znać' (to be familiar with a person or place). You say 'Wiem, gdzie on mieszka' (I know where he lives), but 'Znam tego człowieka' (I know this person).
🇬🇧 English
know
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wiedzieć
Translation: know
Example Sentences
Wiem, że mam rację, a ty się mylisz.
I know I'm right and you're wrong.
Wiedział, że wydarzy się coś strasznego.
He knew something terrible was going to happen.
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Common phrases
- chcieć wiedzieć— to want to know
- wiedzieć o co chodzi— to know what it is about
- o ile wiem— as far as I know
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja wiedziałem / wiedziałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #123 in Polish
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The Polish word "wiedzieć" means "know" in English.
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