The Polish verb "prać" means "to do laundry, to wash (perf: wyprać)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "prać" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "prać" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | piorę |
| ty | you (informal) | pierzesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | pierze |
| my | we | pierzemy |
| wy | you all | pierzecie |
| oni/one | they | piorą |
On pierze koszule.
say it on PYEH-zheh ko-SHOO-leh
He washes shirts.
In other languages
- French Il lave des chemises.
- German Er wäscht Hemden.
- Spanish Él lava camisas.
- Dutch Hij wast overhemden.
Ja piorę ubrania.
say it ya PYO-reh oo-BRA-nyah
I wash clothes.
In other languages
- French Je lave le linge.
- German Ich wasche Kleidung.
- Spanish Lavo la ropa.
- Dutch Ik was kleren.
How to Conjugate "prać" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | prałem |
| ty | you (informal) | prałeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | prał |
| my | we | praliśmy |
| wy | you all | praliście |
| oni/one | they | prali |
On prał ręczniki.
say it on PRAUW ren-CHNEE-ki
He washed the towels.
In other languages
- French Il a lavé les serviettes.
- German Er hat die Handtücher gewaschen.
- Spanish Él lavó las toallas.
- Dutch Hij heeft de handdoeken gewassen.
Ja prałem koszulę.
say it yah PRAH-wem koh-SHOO-leh
I washed the shirt.
In other languages
- French J'ai lavé la chemise.
- German Ich habe das Hemd gewaschen.
- Spanish Lavé la camisa.
- Dutch Ik heb het overhemd gewassen.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę prać |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz prać |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie prać |
| my | we | będziemy prać |
| wy | you all | będziecie prać |
| oni/one | they | będą prać |
Ona wypierze sukienkę.
say it OH-nah vih-PYEH-zhyeh soo-KYEHN-keh
She will wash the dress.
In other languages
- French Elle lavera la robe.
- German Sie wird das Kleid waschen.
- Spanish Ella lavará el vestido.
- Dutch Zij zal de jurk wassen.
Ja wypiorę koszulę.
say it YAH vih-PYOH-reh koh-SHOO-leh
I will wash the shirt.
In other languages
- French Je laverai la chemise.
- German Ich werde das Hemd waschen.
- Spanish Lavaré la camisa.
- Dutch Ik zal het overhemd wassen.
How to Conjugate "prać" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | prałbym |
| ty | you (informal) | prałbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | prałby |
| my | we | pralibyśmy |
| wy | you all | pralibyście |
| oni/one | they | praliby |
On prałby ubrania.
say it on prah-WBEE oo-BRAH-nyah
He would wash clothes.
In other languages
- French Il laverait des vêtements.
- German Er würde Kleidung waschen.
- Spanish Él lavaría ropa.
- Dutch Hij zou kleren wassen.
Ja prałbym koszulę.
say it yah prah-WYM koh-SHOO-leh
I would wash the shirt.
In other languages
- French Je laverais la chemise.
- German Ich würde das Hemd waschen.
- Spanish Lavaría la camisa.
- Dutch Ik zou het overhemd wassen.
How to Conjugate "prać" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | - |
| ty | you (informal) | pierz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech pierze |
| my | we | pierzmy |
| wy | you all | pierzcie |
| oni/one | they | niech piorą |
Niech pierze swoje ubrania.
say it nyehk PYEH-zheh SVOH-yeh oo-BRAH-nyah
Let him/her wash his/her clothes.
In other languages
- French Laissez-le/la laver ses vêtements.
- German Lass ihn/sie seine/ihre Kleidung waschen.
- Spanish Deja que él/ella lave su ropa.
- Dutch Laat hem/haar zijn/haar kleren wassen.
Pierz koszulę w domu.
say it PYEHZH koh-SHOO-leh vf DOH-moo
Wash the shirt at home.
In other languages
- French Lavez la chemise à la maison.
- German Wasche das Hemd zu Hause.
- Spanish Lava la camisa en casa.
- Dutch Was het overhemd thuis.
Frequently Asked Questions About "prać"
Is "prać" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Prać" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "prać" mean in English?
The Polish verb "prać" means "to do laundry, to wash (perf: wyprać)" in English.
How do you conjugate "prać" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → piorę, ty → pierzesz, on/ona/ono → pierze, my → pierzemy, wy → pierzecie, oni/one → piorą.
How many tenses does "prać" have in Polish?
"Prać" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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