The Polish verb "tęsknić" means "to miss, to long for (perf: zatęsknić)" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "tęsknić" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "tęsknić" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | tęsknię |
| ty | you (informal) | tęsknisz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | tęskni |
| my | we | tęsknimy |
| wy | you all | tęsknicie |
| oni/one | they | tęsknią |
How to Conjugate "tęsknić" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | tęskniłem |
| ty | you (informal) | tęskniłeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | tęsknił |
| my | we | tęskniliśmy |
| wy | you all | tęskniliście |
| oni/one | they | tęsknili |
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę tęsknić |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz tęsknić |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie tęsknić |
| my | we | będziemy tęsknić |
| wy | you all | będziecie tęsknić |
| oni/one | they | będą tęsknić |
How to Conjugate "tęsknić" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | tęskniłbym |
| ty | you (informal) | tęskniłbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | tęskniłby |
| my | we | tęsknilibyśmy |
| wy | you all | tęsknilibyście |
| oni/one | they | tęskniliby |
How to Conjugate "tęsknić" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | - |
| ty | you (informal) | tęsknij |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech tęskni |
| my | we | tęsknijmy |
| wy | you all | tęsknijcie |
| oni/one | they | niech tęsknią |
Frequently Asked Questions About "tęsknić"
Is "tęsknić" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Tęsknić" is a regular Polish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "tęsknić" mean in English?
The Polish verb "tęsknić" means "to miss, to long for (perf: zatęsknić)" in English.
How do you conjugate "tęsknić" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → tęsknię, ty → tęsknisz, on/ona/ono → tęskni, my → tęsknimy, wy → tęsknicie, oni/one → tęsknią.
How many tenses does "tęsknić" have in Polish?
"Tęsknić" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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