Translation of Polish word "zapobiegać" to English
zapobiegać
/zapɔˈbjɛɡat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
How to use
The verb 'zapobiegać' (to prevent / avert) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'zapobiec'. In Polish, it governs the dative case (e.g., 'zapobiegać chorobom' — to prevent diseases). Using the accusative case here is a common grammatical error.
🇬🇧 English
to prevent
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zapobiegać
Translation: to prevent
Example Sentences
Musimy zapobiegać wypadkom przy pracy.
We must prevent accidents at work.
Zapobieganie chorobom jest bardzo ważne.
Preventing diseases is very important.
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Common phrases
- zapobiegać chorobom— to prevent diseases / illness
- zapobiegać wypadkom— to prevent accidents
- zapobiegać rozprzestrzenianiu się— to prevent spreading
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zapobiegałem / zapobiegałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #379 in Polish
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The Polish word "zapobiegać" means "to prevent" in English.
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