Translation of Polish word "zgubić" to English
zgubić
/zɡuˈbjit͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
How to use
The verb 'zgubić' (to lose / misplace / shake off pursuers) is perfective; its imperfective counterpart is 'gubić'. It conjugates regularly: 'zgubię', 'zgubisz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('zgubić klucze' — to lose keys). The reflexive form 'zgubić się' means 'to get lost'.
🇬🇧 English
lose
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zgubić
Translation: lose
Example Sentences
Zgubiłem klucz, muszę kupić nowy.
I lost my key, I need to buy a new one.
Zgubiłem telefon, muszę zadzwonić do serwisu.
I lost my phone, I need to call the service.
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Common phrases
- zgubić klucze— to lose keys
- zgubić się w lesie— to get lost in the forest / woods
- zgubić na wadze— to lose weight (idiom)
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zgubiłem / zgubiłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #813 in Polish
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The Polish word "zgubić" means "lose" in English.
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