Polish · Common Verbs

wiedzieć

to know (facts)

Beginnerverb

Definition

To have information in your mind.

Example

Nie wiem, gdzie on mieszka.

I do not know where he lives.

Etymology

The verb 'wiedzieć' is derived from the Proto-Slavic '*vьděti', meaning 'to know (facts)'. Its roots highlight the concept of knowledge and awareness shared among Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Wiedzieć' is used in both spoken and written forms, primarily in formal contexts where knowledge and facts are the focus. It is universally understood across Poland.

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