The Polish verb "biec" means "to run (perf: pobiec)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "biec" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "biec" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | biegnę |
| ty | you (informal) | biegniesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | biegnie |
| my | we | biegniemy |
| wy | you all | biegniecie |
| oni/one | they | biegną |
On biegnie przez park rano.
He is running through the park in the morning.
How to Conjugate "biec" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | biegłem |
| ty | you (informal) | biegłeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | biegł |
| my | we | biegliśmy |
| wy | you all | biegliście |
| oni/one | they | biegli |
On biegł do domu w deszczu.
He was running home in the rain.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę biegł |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz biegł |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie biegł |
| my | we | będziemy biegli |
| wy | you all | będziecie biegli |
| oni/one | they | będą biegli |
On pobiegnie na autobus, żeby zdążyć.
He will run to the bus to make it.
How to Conjugate "biec" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | biegłbym |
| ty | you (informal) | biegłbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | biegłby |
| my | we | bieglibyśmy |
| wy | you all | bieglibyście |
| oni/one | they | biegliby |
Ona biegłaby do szkoły w deszczu.
She would run to school in the rain.
How to Conjugate "biec" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | biegnij |
| ty | you (informal) | biegnij |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech biegnie |
| my | we | biegnijmy |
| wy | you all | biegnijcie |
| oni/one | they | niech biegną |
Niech on biegnie do sklepu.
Let him run to the store.
Frequently Asked Questions About "biec"
Is "biec" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Biec" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "biec" mean in English?
The Polish verb "biec" means "to run (perf: pobiec)" in English.
How do you conjugate "biec" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → biegnę, ty → biegniesz, on/ona/ono → biegnie, my → biegniemy, wy → biegniecie, oni/one → biegną.
How many tenses does "biec" have in Polish?
"Biec" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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