The Polish verb "zaczynać" means "to begin (perf: zacząć)" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "zaczynać" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "zaczynać" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | zaczynam |
| ty | you (informal) | zaczynasz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | zaczyna |
| my | we | zaczynamy |
| wy | you all | zaczynacie |
| oni/one | they | zaczynają |
Ona zaczyna lekcję o ósmej.
She starts the lesson at eight.
How to Conjugate "zaczynać" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | zaczynałem |
| ty | you (informal) | zaczynałeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | zaczynał |
| my | we | zaczynaliśmy |
| wy | you all | zaczynaliście |
| oni/one | they | zaczynali |
On zaczynał lekcję od powtórki.
He was starting the lesson with a review.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę zaczynał |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz zaczynał |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie zaczynał |
| my | we | będziemy zaczynali |
| wy | you all | będziecie zaczynali |
| oni/one | they | będą zaczynali |
On będzie zaczynać trening od rozgrzewki.
He will be starting the training with a warm-up.
How to Conjugate "zaczynać" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | zaczynałbym |
| ty | you (informal) | zaczynałbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | zaczynałby |
| my | we | zaczynalibyśmy |
| wy | you all | zaczynalibyście |
| oni/one | they | zaczynaliby |
Ona zaczynałaby lekcję teraz.
She would begin the lesson now.
How to Conjugate "zaczynać" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | zaczynaj |
| ty | you (informal) | zaczynaj |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech zaczyna |
| my | we | zaczynajmy |
| wy | you all | zaczynajcie |
| oni/one | they | niech zaczynają |
Niech on zaczyna czytać.
Let him start reading.
Frequently Asked Questions About "zaczynać"
Is "zaczynać" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Zaczynać" is a regular Polish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "zaczynać" mean in English?
The Polish verb "zaczynać" means "to begin (perf: zacząć)" in English.
How do you conjugate "zaczynać" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → zaczynam, ty → zaczynasz, on/ona/ono → zaczyna, my → zaczynamy, wy → zaczynacie, oni/one → zaczynają.
How many tenses does "zaczynać" have in Polish?
"Zaczynać" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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