Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to do / to make" in Polish: robić
robić
To do / to make in Polish is robić. The useful forms are robię (I), robisz (you, singular) and robi (he, she or it). Robić is imperfective and covers doing or making; zrobić expresses a completed result.
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How to pronounce robić
Say it
robitsh
/rɔbʲitɕ/
In robić, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in robić normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to do / to make" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| robić | to do / to make Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| robię | I do / to make First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| robisz | you do / to make Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| robi | he or she does / to make Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use robić in real life
- 1Your own action
Robię śniadanie dla rodziny.
I make breakfast for the family.
Robię is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Co robisz po pracy?
What do you do after work?
Use robisz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Ona robi zdjęcia.
She takes photos.
Robić is imperfective and covers doing or making; zrobić expresses a completed result.
Mistakes English speakers make with robić
Incorrect: Ja robić.
Correct: Ja robię.
Conjugate robić with ja: robię. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty robię.
Correct: Ty robisz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of robić is robisz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Robić is imperfective and covers doing or making; zrobić expresses a completed result.
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Talk about do / to make
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Robię śniadanie dla rodziny.
I make breakfast for the family.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Co robisz po pracy?
What do you do after work?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to do / to make" in Polish
What does robić mean?
Robić is imperfective and covers doing or making; zrobić expresses a completed result.
How do I use robić with “I”?
The first-person form is robię. For example: Robię śniadanie dla rodziny. — I make breakfast for the family.
How do I ask one person using robić?
Use robisz for informal singular you. Co robisz po pracy? — What do you do after work?
What is the third-person form of robić?
Use robi with a singular subject. Ona robi zdjęcia. — She takes photos.
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