The Polish verb "nieść" means "to carry (perf: zanieść)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "nieść" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "nieść" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | niosę |
| ty | you (informal) | niesiesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niesie |
| my | we | niesiemy |
| wy | you all | niesiecie |
| oni/one | they | niosą |
On niesie kawę dla gości.
He is carrying coffee for the guests.
How to Conjugate "nieść" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | niosłem |
| ty | you (informal) | niosłeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niósł |
| my | we | nieśliśmy |
| wy | you all | nieśliście |
| oni/one | they | nieśli |
On niósł pudełko z prezentami.
He was carrying a box with gifts.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę niósł |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz niósł |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie niósł |
| my | we | będziemy nieśli |
| wy | you all | będziecie nieśli |
| oni/one | they | będą nieśli |
On zaniesie dokumenty do biura.
He will carry the documents to the office.
How to Conjugate "nieść" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | niósłbym |
| ty | you (informal) | niósłbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niósłby |
| my | we | nieślibyśmy |
| wy | you all | nieślibyście |
| oni/one | they | nieśliby |
Ona niosłaby kwiaty w rękach.
She would carry flowers in her hands.
How to Conjugate "nieść" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | nieś |
| ty | you (informal) | nieś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech niesie |
| my | we | nieśmy |
| wy | you all | nieście |
| oni/one | they | niech niosą |
Niech on niesie prezent.
Let him carry the gift.
Frequently Asked Questions About "nieść"
Is "nieść" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Nieść" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "nieść" mean in English?
The Polish verb "nieść" means "to carry (perf: zanieść)" in English.
How do you conjugate "nieść" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → niosę, ty → niesiesz, on/ona/ono → niesie, my → niesiemy, wy → niesiecie, oni/one → niosą.
How many tenses does "nieść" have in Polish?
"Nieść" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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