Translation of Polish word "zakładać" to English
zakładać
/zakˈwadat/
Meaning
VerbTo authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
How to use
The verb 'zakładać' has several meanings: 'to assume / suppose' (e.g., 'zakładać hipotezę'), 'to establish / found' a company or institution (e.g., 'zakładać firmę'), and 'to put on' clothes/shoes (e.g., 'zakładać płaszcz'). It is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'założyć'.
🇬🇧 English
to assume
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zakładać
Translation: to assume
Example Sentences
Zakładam, że on przyjdzie.
I assume he will come.
Zakładam, że to prawda.
I assume that's true.
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Common phrases
- zakładać okulary— to put on glasses
- zakładać firmę— to start / found a company
- zakładać konto— to set up / open an account
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "zakładać"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zakładałem / zakładałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #679 in Polish
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