Translation of Polish word "zburzyć" to English
zburzyć
/zburʲiʂ/
Meaning
VerbTo damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
How to use
The verb 'zburzyć' (to demolish / destroy / tear down / disrupt) is perfective; its imperfective counterpart is 'burzyć'. It conjugates: 'zburzę', 'zburzysz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('zburzyć stary dom' — to demolish an old house).
🇬🇧 English
destroy
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zburzyć
Translation: destroy
Example Sentences
Nasza armia zburzyła wrogi obóz.
Our army destroyed the enemy camp.
Budynek został zburzony w wyniku pożaru.
The building was destroyed as a result of the fire.
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Common phrases
- zburzyć budynek— to demolish / tear down a building
- zburzyć mur— to demolish / pull down a wall
- zburzyć spokój— to disrupt / shatter the peace / calm (metaphorical)
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zburzyłem / zburzyłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #979 in Polish
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The Polish word "zburzyć" means "destroy" in English.
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