Word
Chłopiec chce wbiec do wody.
Meaning
The boy wants to run into the water.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Chłopiec chce wbiec do wody.
What is the difference between biec and wbiec?
Biec is the basic verb for "to run". By adding the prefix w-, we create the perfective verb wbiec, which specifically means "to run into" or "to enter by running". This prefix shows the completion of entering a space.
The lesson mentions the prefixes w- and we-. Why is it wbiec and not webiec here?
The prefix we- is just an easier-to-pronounce version of w-. It is used when the base verb starts with a tricky group of consonants (for example, wejść). Because biec starts with a single consonant, we can just use the standard w-.
Why do we need the preposition do if the verb wbiec already means "to run into"?
In Polish, verbs of motion that start with the prefix w- or we- almost always pair with the preposition do to point out exactly where the person is entering. You need both the prefix on the verb and the preposition to complete the phrase correctly.
Why is the word for water wody instead of woda?