Translation of Polish word "znać" to English
znać
/znaʲt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to know / to be familiar with (a person, place, language, or field)'.
How to use
The verb 'znać' (to know someone/something / be familiar with) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'poznać' (to get to know / meet). It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'znać odpowiedź' — to know the answer). Reflexive form 'znać się' means to know each other or be an expert in something ('znać się na czymś' — requires 'na' + locative).
🇬🇧 English
to know
Structure Guide
Polish Word: znać
Translation: to know
Example Sentences
Ważne jest, aby znać swoje mocne strony.
It is important to know your strengths.
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Common phrases
- znać kogoś— to know someone
- znać się na rzeczy— to know one's stuff / be competent
- znać na pamięć— to know by heart
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