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zapobiegać — meaning in English

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English meaning

prevent verb To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.

Senses

zapobiegać is used for these senses in English:

prevent (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
stave off (idiomatic) To prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert.
ward off (transitive) To parry, or turn aside.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Polish words

zapobiec zażegnać zażegnywać