Polish · Everyday Verbs
"to remember" in Polish: pamiętać
pamiętać
To remember in Polish is pamiętać. The useful forms are pamiętam (I), pamiętasz (you, singular) and pamięta (he, she or it). Pamiętać can take an accusative object or o plus locative; zapamiętać means commit something to memory.
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How to pronounce pamiętać
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pamientatsh
/pamjɛntatɕ/
In pamiętać, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in pamiętać normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"to remember" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pamiętać | to remember Infinitive or dictionary expression. | Infinitive or dictionary expression. |
| pamiętam | I remember First-person singular present. | First-person singular present. |
| pamiętasz | you remember Informal second-person singular. | Informal second-person singular. |
| pamięta | he or she remembers Third-person singular. | Third-person singular. |
How to use pamiętać in real life
- 1Your own action
Pamiętam twoje imię.
I remember your name.
Pamiętam is the form shown for your action in this example.
- 2Speaking to one person
Pamiętasz o spotkaniu?
Do you remember the meeting?
Use pamiętasz when addressing one person informally; polite address uses third-person grammar.
- 3Another person or situation
Ona pamięta tę ulicę.
She remembers this street.
Pamiętać can take an accusative object or o plus locative; zapamiętać means commit something to memory.
Mistakes English speakers make with pamiętać
Incorrect: Ja pamiętać.
Correct: Ja pamiętam.
Conjugate pamiętać with ja: pamiętam. A bare infinitive cannot express this statement.
Incorrect: Ty pamiętam.
Correct: Ty pamiętasz.
For informal singular ty, the matching form of pamiętać is pamiętasz, rather than the first-person form.
Good to know
Pamiętać can take an accusative object or o plus locative; zapamiętać means commit something to memory.
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Talk about remember
Partner
Podaj przykład użycia tego czasownika.
Give an example using this verb.
You
Pamiętam twoje imię.
I remember your name.
Partner
A jak zapytasz drugą osobę?
And how will you ask another person?
You
Pamiętasz o spotkaniu?
Do you remember the meeting?
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 remember" in Polish
What does pamiętać mean?
Pamiętać can take an accusative object or o plus locative; zapamiętać means commit something to memory.
How do I use pamiętać with “I”?
The first-person form is pamiętam. For example: Pamiętam twoje imię. — I remember your name.
How do I ask one person using pamiętać?
Use pamiętasz for informal singular you. Pamiętasz o spotkaniu? — Do you remember the meeting?
What is the third-person form of pamiętać?
Use pamięta with a singular subject. Ona pamięta tę ulicę. — She remembers this street.
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