Translation of Polish word "wziąć" to English
wziąć
/fzɛjɔnt͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
How to use
The verb 'wziąć' (to take) is perfective; its imperfective partner is 'brać'. Note that in the present/future perfective tense, it conjugates as 'wezmę', 'weźmiesz', 'weźmie' (the stem changes significantly). A very common spelling error among native speakers is writing 'wziąść' (incorrect!) instead of 'wziąć'. Always spell it without 'ś'.
🇬🇧 English
take
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wziąć
Translation: take
Example Sentences
Należy wziąć wszystkie rzeczy przed wyjściem.
You should take all things before leaving.
Wyjęli pistolet Charltona z jego zimnych, martwych rąk.
They took Charlton's gun from his cold, dead hands.
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Common phrases
- wziąć udział— to take part / participate
- wziąć pod uwagę— to take into consideration
- wziąć prysznic— to take a shower
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "wziąć"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja wziąłem / wzięłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #168 in Polish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Polish word "wziąć" mean?▼
The Polish word "wziąć" means "take" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Należy wziąć wszystkie rzeczy przed wyjściem.".
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