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trzeba

/ˈt͡ʂɛba/verb, imperfective#186 most common

it's necessary, one has to, need to

Usage noteImpersonal, no subject: Trzeba iść = We have to go.

Examples

  • Trzeba kupić mleko i chleb.
    We need to buy milk and bread.
  • Trzeba było wyjść wcześniej.
    We should have left earlier.

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