upaść

Polish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈu.paɕt͡ɕ/

Verb

upaść pf

  1. to fall, to drop
  2. (figuratively) to fall down, to abruptly deteriorate

Usage notes

This verb is used for heavy or solid objects that make a sound when touching the ground. For instance, Miecz upadł na ziemię is correct, but for a light objects such as feathers or leaves, the verbs spaść or opaść would be used instead: Pióro spadło na ziemę and Liście opadły na ziemię.

Conjugation

Verb

upaść pf

  1. to complete fattening an animal, so that it is ready for slaughter

Conjugation

Further reading

  • upaść in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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