Translation of Polish word "zachowywać" to English
zachowywać
/zaxɔvɛˈvax/
Meaning
VerbTo conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way; to conform.
How to use
The verb 'zachowywać' (to keep / preserve / behave) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zachować'. The reflexive form 'zachowywać się' means to behave (e.g., 'zachowywać się grzecznie' — to behave politely). Without 'się', it means to keep or retain.
🇬🇧 English
to behave
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zachowywać
Translation: to behave
Example Sentences
Trzeba zachowywać się w sposób odpowiedni.
You need to behave in an appropriate way.
Oni zachowywali się bardzo grzecznie wobec gości.
They behaved very politely towards the guests.
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Common phrases
- zachowywać spokój— to keep calm / maintain peace
- zachowywać się cicho— to behave quietly / be quiet
- zachowywać czujność— to stay alert / vigilant
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zachowałem / zachowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #454 in Polish
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The Polish word "zachowywać" means "to behave" in English.
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