Translation of Polish word "wierzyć" to English
wierzyć
/vjɛrʐɨk/
Meaning
VerbTo accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
How to use
The verb 'wierzyć' (to believe / trust) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'uwierzyć'. It conjugates: 'wierzę', 'wierzysz'. It requires the preposition 'w' + accusative case for believing in something ('wierzyć w Boga' — to believe in God) or the dative case without preposition for trusting/believing someone ('wierzyć kłamcy' — to believe a liar).
🇬🇧 English
to believe
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wierzyć
Translation: to believe
Example Sentences
Wierzę, że on mnie nie zdradzi.
I believe that he won't betray me.
Wierzę w to, co mówi.
I believe what he says.
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Common phrases
- wierzyć w Boga— to believe in God
- wierzyć na słowo— to take someone's word for it
- wierzyć w siebie— to believe in oneself
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja wierzyłem / wierzyłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #708 in Polish
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