Translation of Polish word "zmieniać" to English
zmieniać
/ʐmɛɲɛt͡ʂ/
Meaning
VerbTo make (something) different; to alter or modify.
How to use
The verb 'zmieniać' (to change / alter / shift) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zmienić'. It conjugates regularly: 'zmieniam', 'zmieniasz'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case ('zmieniać zdanie' — to change one's mind). The reflexive 'zmieniać się' means 'to change / undergo change'.
🇬🇧 English
change
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zmieniać
Translation: change
Example Sentences
Muszę zmienić plan.
I need to change the plan.
Chcę zmienić swoje życie.
I want to change my life.
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Common phrases
- zmieniać zdanie— to change one's mind / opinion
- zmieniać pracę— to change jobs
- zmieniać się na lepsze— to change for the better
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zmieniałem / zmieniałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #918 in Polish
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The Polish word "zmieniać" means "change" in English.
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