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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