Translation of Polish word "zamykać" to English
zamykać
/zamɨkaʦ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to close / to shut (to fasten or block an opening, or conclude an operation)'.
How to use
The verb 'zamykać' (to close / lock) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zamknąć'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a verb. It conjugates regularly: 'zamykam', 'zamykasz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('zamykać okno'). Reflexive form 'zamykać się' means to close or lock itself.
🇬🇧 English
to close
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zamykać
Translation: to close
Example Sentences
Zamykam drzwi przed nocą.
I close the doors at night.
Zamknij drzwi, proszę.
Close the doors, please.
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Common phrases
- zamykać drzwi— to close / lock the door
- zamykać oczy— to close eyes
- zamykać się w sobie— to withdraw into oneself / clam up
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The Polish word "zamykać" means "to close" in English.
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