Translation of Polish word "znaleźć" to English
znaleźć
/znawɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo locate To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
How to use
The verb 'znaleźć' (to find / locate) is perfective; its imperfective partner is 'znajdować'. Note its irregular past tense conjugation: znalazłem (masc.) / znalazłam (fem.). Direct object is in the accusative case ('znaleźć klucz'). The reflexive form 'znaleźć się' means to find oneself or be located somewhere.
🇬🇧 English
to find
Structure Guide
Polish Word: znaleźć
Translation: to find
Example Sentences
Znalazłem klucz.
I found the key.
Muszę znaleźć książkę.
I need to find the book.
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Common phrases
- znaleźć klucze— to find keys
- znaleźć rozwiązanie— to find a solution
- znaleźć się w trudnej sytuacji— to find oneself in a difficult situation
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja znalazłem / znalazłam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #273 in Polish
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The Polish word "znaleźć" means "to find" in English.
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