zerwać

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɛr.vat͡ɕ/

Verb

zerwać pf (imperfective zrywać)

1. to tear off

   Przed użyciem zerwij folię ochronną.

   Tear off the protective foil before use.

2. to pick, to collect fruit

   Sadownik zerwał jabłko z drzewa.

   The fruit farmer picked an apple from the tree.

3. to kick, to quit, to give up [+ z (instrumental) = something], to break a habit

   Zerwałem z jedzeniem słodyczy.

   I quit eating candy.

4. to break up [+ z (instrumental) = with someone], to end a relationship

   Wczoraj zerwałam z Adamem.

   I broke up with Adam yesterday.

5. (reflexive) to stand up, to get up
6. (reflexive, of weather) to begin