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Usages of trzeba
Jeśli winda jest zepsuta, trzeba użyć schodów.
If the elevator is broken, one has to use the stairs.
Podczas awarii trzeba naprawić zepsuty przycisk na panelu.
During the breakdown it is necessary to repair the broken button on the panel.
Trzeba nacisnąć ten przycisk, gdy winda zatrzyma się między piętrami.
One must press this button when the elevator stops between floors.
Wysoki kolega mówi, że awaria była krótka i nie trzeba się martwić.
The tall colleague says the breakdown was short and there is no need to worry.
Trzeba jednak uważać, żeby nie zatrzymać ruchu na wąskim korytarzu.
One should, however, be careful not to stop the movement in the narrow corridor.
Kiedy telefon ma mało baterii, trzeba go ładować.
When the phone has low battery, you have to charge it.
Czasem trzeba czyścić też ekran telefonu.
Sometimes you also need to clean the phone screen.
Nauczyciel mówi, że żeby mieć dobrą ocenę, trzeba powtarzać materiał częściej.
The teacher says that to have a good grade, one must review the material more often.
Test yourself: What does trzeba mean?
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