The Polish verb "mieć" means "to have" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "mieć" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "mieć" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | mam |
| ty | you (informal) | masz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | ma |
| my | we | mamy |
| wy | you all | macie |
| oni/one | they | mają |
On ma niebieskie oczy.
He has blue eyes.
How to Conjugate "mieć" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | miałem |
| ty | you (informal) | miałeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | miał |
| my | we | mieliśmy |
| wy | you all | mieliście |
| oni/one | they | mieli |
Ona miała nowy samochód.
She had a new car.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę miał |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz miał |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie miał |
| my | we | będziemy mieli |
| wy | you all | będziecie mieli |
| oni/one | they | będą mieli |
On będzie mieć spotkanie dzisiaj.
He will have a meeting today.
How to Conjugate "mieć" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | miałbym |
| ty | you (informal) | miałbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | miałby |
| my | we | mielibyśmy |
| wy | you all | mielibyście |
| oni/one | they | mieliby |
Ona miałaby własny dom.
She would have her own house.
How to Conjugate "mieć" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | miej |
| ty | you (informal) | miej |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech ma |
| my | we | miejmy |
| wy | you all | miejcie |
| oni/one | they | niech mają |
Niech on mieję szacunek do starszych.
Let him have respect for elders.
Frequently Asked Questions About "mieć"
Is "mieć" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Mieć" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "mieć" mean in English?
The Polish verb "mieć" means "to have" in English.
How do you conjugate "mieć" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → mam, ty → masz, on/ona/ono → ma, my → mamy, wy → macie, oni/one → mają.
How many tenses does "mieć" have in Polish?
"Mieć" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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