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sustain in Polish

sustain in Polish is utrzymywać, podtrzymać — sustain means to keep something going or in existence over time.

sustain in Polish

utrzymywać
verb
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
podtrzymać
verb
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
podtrzymać
verb
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

What does "sustain" mean?

  1. verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
    "It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping."
  2. verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
    "The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road."
  3. verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
    "A hot bowl of soup was enough to sustain the walkers until evening."
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sustain in a sentence

  • It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping.
  • The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
  • The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road.
  • Several players sustained injuries during the long, muddy match.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sustain" in Polish?
"sustain" in Polish is utrzymywać, podtrzymać. sustain means: To keep something going or in existence over time.
How do you use "sustain" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping." In Polish, "sustain" is utrzymywać, podtrzymać.
Are there other ways to say "sustain" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "sustain": utrzymywać, podtrzymać.
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