zależeć

Polish

Etymology

Attested in Old Polish zależeć in similar meaning, likely from za- + leżeć.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zaˈlɛ.ʐɛt͡ɕ/

Verb

zależeć impf

  1. (intransitive) to depend, hinge on
    To, czy pójdę, zależy od mojego zdrowia.
    Whether I'll go, depends on my health.
  2. (intransitive) to be subject to someone, under the power of
  3. (intransitive) to desire, be of high importance to someone; to be intent on, (show/prove one's) care about
    Zależy mi na czasie.
    Time is essential. (I desire that something be done quickly)
    Naprawdę mu na tobie zależy.
    He really cares about you.

Conjugation

Usage notes

Syntax:

  • (1-2) nominative [S] + zależeć [V] + (od + genitive) [O]
Most common orders are SVO, OVS and OSV.
  • (3) dative [S] + zależeć [V] + (na + locative) [O]
Most common orders are VSO, SVO and OSV.

Further reading

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