Translation of Polish word "wpływać" to English
wpływać
/vpuw̃jat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo influence or alter.
How to use
The verb 'wpływać' has two meanings: 'to influence / affect' (requires 'na' + accusative case, e.g., 'wpływać na ludzi' — to influence people) and 'to flow in / sail in' (literally). It is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'wpłynąć'.
🇬🇧 English
to affect
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wpływać
Translation: to affect
Example Sentences
Klimat wpływa na zdrowie ludzi.
The climate affects the health of people.
Dziecko wpływa na decyzje rodziców.
The child affects the decisions of the parents.
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Common phrases
- wpływać na decyzję— to influence the decision
- wpływać na zdrowie— to affect health
- wpływać do portu— to sail into the port
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja wpłynąłem / wpłynęłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #514 in Polish
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The Polish word "wpływać" means "to affect" in English.
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