Polish Word · Intermediate
obstawiać
to surround, to hem in, to be around
Pronunciation: /ɔpˈsta.vjat͡ɕ/
Meaning
to surround, to hem in, to be around
Example
Żandarmi w zielonych hełmach dzielili tłum na grupy, obstawiając je z dwóch stron.
Gendarmes in green helmets were dividing the crowd into groups, surrounding them on two sides.
Practice tips
- Practice obstawiać out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish word is for intermediate-level learners.