The Polish verb "pachnieć" means "to smell (perf: zapachnieć)" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "pachnieć" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "pachnieć" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | pachnę |
| ty | you (informal) | pachniesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | pachnie |
| my | we | pachniemy |
| wy | you all | pachniecie |
| oni/one | they | pachną |
On pachnie świeżo.
say it on PAKH-nyeh SHVYEH-zhoh
He smells fresh.
In other languages
- French Il sent bon.
- German Er riecht frisch.
- Spanish Él huele fresco.
- Dutch Hij ruikt fris.
Ja pachnę kwiatami.
say it YAH PAKH-neh KFYAH-tah-mee
I smell of flowers.
In other languages
- French Je sens la fleur.
- German Ich rieche nach Blumen.
- Spanish Huelo a flores.
- Dutch Ik ruik naar bloemen.
How to Conjugate "pachnieć" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | pachniałem |
| ty | you (informal) | pachniałeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | pachniał |
| my | we | pachnieliśmy |
| wy | you all | pachnieliście |
| oni/one | they | pachnieli |
On pachniał świeżo.
say it On PACH-nyow SHFEH-zhoh
He smelled fresh.
In other languages
- French Il sentait frais.
- German Er roch frisch.
- Spanish Olía fresco.
- Dutch Hij rook fris.
Kwiaty pachniały pięknie.
say it KFYA-tih pach-NYAH-wih PYEHNK-nyeh
The flowers smelled beautiful.
In other languages
- French Les fleurs sentaient bon.
- German Die Blumen rochen schön.
- Spanish Las flores olían hermoso.
- Dutch De bloemen roken mooi.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę pachnieć |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz pachnieć |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie pachnieć |
| my | we | będziemy pachnieć |
| wy | you all | będziecie pachnieć |
| oni/one | they | będą pachnieć |
On będzie pachnieć świeżo.
say it on BEHN-dzyeh PAHKH-nyech SHVYEH-zho
He will smell fresh.
In other languages
- French Il sentira frais.
- German Er wird frisch riechen.
- Spanish Olerá fresco.
- Dutch Hij zal fris ruiken.
Ja będę pachnieć kwiatami.
say it yah BEH-dem PAHKH-nyech kvyah-TAH-mee
I will smell of flowers.
In other languages
- French Je sentirai les fleurs.
- German Ich werde nach Blumen riechen.
- Spanish Oleré a flores.
- Dutch Ik zal naar bloemen ruiken.
How to Conjugate "pachnieć" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | pachniałbym |
| ty | you (informal) | pachniałbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | pachniałby |
| my | we | pachnielibyśmy |
| wy | you all | pachnielibyście |
| oni/one | they | pachnieliby |
Ona by pachniała kwiatami.
say it OH-na by pakh-NYA-wa kvya-TA-mee
She would smell like flowers.
In other languages
- French Elle sentirait les fleurs.
- German Sie würde nach Blumen riechen.
- Spanish Olería a flores.
- Dutch Zij zou naar bloemen ruiken.
Ja bym pachniał świeżo.
say it YA bym PAKH-NYAW SHVYE-zho
I would smell fresh.
In other languages
- French Je sentirais frais.
- German Ich würde frisch riechen.
- Spanish Olería fresco.
- Dutch Ik zou fris ruiken.
How to Conjugate "pachnieć" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | - |
| ty | you (informal) | pachnij |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech pachnie |
| my | we | pachnijmy |
| wy | you all | pachnijcie |
| oni/one | they | niech pachną |
On niech pachnie świeżo.
say it on nyehkh PAHK-nyeh SHVEH-zhoh
Let him smell fresh.
In other languages
- French Qu'il sente frais.
- German Lass ihn frisch riechen.
- Spanish Déjalo oler fresco.
- Dutch Laat hem fris ruiken.
Ja pachnę dziś bardzo ładnie.
say it YAH PAHK-nyeh dzhish BAR-dzoh WAHD-nyeh
I smell very nice today.
In other languages
- French Je sens très bon aujourd'hui.
- German Ich rieche heute sehr gut.
- Spanish Huelo muy bien hoy.
- Dutch Ik ruik vandaag heel lekker.
Frequently Asked Questions About "pachnieć"
Is "pachnieć" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Pachnieć" is a regular Polish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "pachnieć" mean in English?
The Polish verb "pachnieć" means "to smell (perf: zapachnieć)" in English.
How do you conjugate "pachnieć" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → pachnę, ty → pachniesz, on/ona/ono → pachnie, my → pachniemy, wy → pachniecie, oni/one → pachną.
How many tenses does "pachnieć" have in Polish?
"Pachnieć" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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