odstawić

Polish

Etymology

From od- +‎ stawić.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔtˈsta.vit͡ɕ/
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  • Rhymes: -avit͡ɕ
  • Syllabification: od‧sta‧wić

Verb

odstawić pf (imperfective odstawiać)

  1. (transitive) to put back, to replace
    Kiedy skończysz czytać książkę, odstaw ją na półkę. ― When you finish reading the book, put it back in on the shelf.
  2. (transitive) to cease taking, to kick (e.g. a drug)
    Musiałem odstawić ten lek ze względu na duszności i wymioty. ― I had to cease taking this drug due to short breath and vomiting.
  3. (transitive) to cut out, to lay off (stop eating or drinking some foodstuff)
    Odstawiłem alkohol i słodycze, ale poprawa jest niewielka. ― I have cut out alcohol and sweets, but the improvement is minor.
  4. (transitive, colloquial) to give a lift, to chaperone, to escort
  5. (intransitive, colloquial, derogatory) to make a fuss, to make a scene
    Po tym, co odstawiłeś w sklepie, zasługujesz na lanie. ― After the fuss you made in the store, you deserve a spanking.
  6. (reflexive, colloquial, often derogatory) to overdress, to doll oneself up (wear a fancy outfit, especially one that is overly so)

Conjugation

Further reading

  • odstawić in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • odstawić in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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