Polish words / 4751–5000 / no. 4774

powiadać

/pɔˈvʲadat͡ɕ/verb, imperfective#4774 most common

to say (old-fashioned)

Usage noteOld-fashioned; common in jak powiadają = as they say.

Examples

  • Jak powiadają, kto rano wstaje, temu Pan Bóg daje.
    As they say, the early bird catches the worm.
  • Powiadam ci, to był wspaniały dzień.
    I tell you, it was a wonderful day.

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