Polish Word of the Day
pytać
/PY-tach/ • verb — 30th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Chciałbym cię o coś zapytać.
(I'd like to ask you something.) - Zapomniałem zapytać o godzinę spotkania.
(I forgot to ask about the meeting time.) - Uczniowie pytali nauczyciela o zadanie.
(The students asked the teacher about the assignment.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Czas teraźniejszy | Czas przeszły (rodzaj męski) |
|---|---|---|
| ja | pytam | pytałem |
| ty | pytasz | pytałeś |
| on/ona/ono | pyta | pytał |
| my | pytamy | pytaliśmy |
| wy | pytacie | pytaliście |
| oni/one | pytają | pytali |
Use pytać when asking a question or requesting information. Common constructions: pytać kogoś o coś (ask someone about something) or pytać o drogę (ask for directions). The perfective counterpart is zapytać (used for a single, completed asking); dopytywać suggests asking repeatedly or for clarification.
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