Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to be in [the] state.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɨt͡ɕ ˈfstaɲɛ/
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  • Rhymes: -aɲɛ

Verb

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być w stanie impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to be able to, can [+ infinitive (object)]
    Synonyms: móc, potrafić, umieć

Conjugation

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Conjugation of być w stanie: see być.

Further reading

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