robić
English meaning: To do; to make
Definition
To perform an action or create something.
Example
“Co robisz w weekend?”
In English: “What are you doing at the weekend?”
Another example: “W weekend robimy razem zakupy.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Means 'to do/make'; an extremely frequent verb. The perfective is 'zrobić'; 'robić zakupy' (to do the shopping) and 'co robisz?' (what are you doing?) are everyday.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The verb 'robić' originates from the Proto-Slavic '*robiti', meaning 'to do or make'. It reflects the action of creating or performing tasks, a fundamental concept in numerous languages.
Common Collocations
- robić zakupy
- co robisz?
- robić obiad
- robić porządki
- robić zdjęcia
Word Forms
impf.; pres. robię/robisz/robi; past robił/robiła; pf. zrobić
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Literary Heritage
“Litwo! Ojczyzno moja! ty jesteś jak zdrowie”
/Litwo! Ojczyzno moja! ty yestes jak zdrowie/
“Lithuania! My homeland! You are like health — one only knows your worth when you are lost.”
“Tyle wiemy o sobie, ile nas sprawdzono.”
“We know ourselves only insofar as we have been tested.”
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- Slavic
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