Translation of Polish word "żyć" to English
żyć
/ʐɨt͡ʂ/
Meaning
VerbOf an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
How to use
The verb 'żyć' (to live / exist) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'przeżyć' (to survive / live through). It conjugates with stem change in the present tense: 'żyję', 'żyjesz', 'żyje', 'żyjemy', 'żyjecie', 'żyją'. It refers to biological life or lifestyle. Do not confuse it with 'mieszkać' (to reside / live in a place).
🇬🇧 English
to live
Structure Guide
Polish Word: żyć
Translation: to live
Example Sentences
Żyję w Warszawie.
I live in Warsaw.
Czy żyjesz w mieście?
Do you live in the city?
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Common phrases
- żyć w zgodzie— to live in harmony / peace
- niech żyje— long live! / hurrah!
- żyć sto lat— to live a hundred years (popular birthday wish song)
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The Polish word "żyć" means "to live" in English.
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