Polish Word of the Day
trzymać
/Tshih-MAHCH/ • verb — 14th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to hold; to keep something in your hand or maintain a state
Examples
- Trzymam klucze w kieszeni.
(I keep the keys in my pocket.) - Proszę trzymać drzwi otwarte.
(Please hold the door open.) - Dziecko trzyma mocno rękę mamy.
(The child holds mom's hand tightly.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Czas teraźniejszy | Czas przeszły (rodzaj męski) |
|---|---|---|
| ja | trzymam | trzymałem |
| ty | trzymasz | trzymałeś |
| on/ona/ono | trzyma | trzymał |
| my | trzymamy | trzymaliśmy |
| wy | trzymacie | trzymaliście |
| oni/one | trzymają | trzymali |
Antonyms
- puścić
- oddać
This is a very common and useful verb in everyday Polish. It can mean physically holding something, but it is also used in expressions like trzymać porządek (to keep things tidy) or trzymać dietę (to stay on a diet).
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