Basic Verbs

1. Iść

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "iść" pairs with perfective "pójść". Use "jechać" when travelling by vehicle.

2. Przyjść

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person arrives on foot; for arriving by vehicle use "przyjechać"

3. Jeść

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Pić

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Kupować

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "kupować" pairs with perfective "kupić"; a single purchase takes the perfective.

6. Widzieć

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Czekać

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Chcę iść

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Chcę jeść

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Chcę to

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Nie potrzebuję tego

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Szukam tego

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Mam to

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Nie mam tego

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Chcę wypłacić pieniądze

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Chcę zarezerwować

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Proszę mi pomóc

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Proszę mi powiedzieć

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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