Polish Word · Intermediate
zawadzać
to be in the way, to cumber, to hamper, to obstruct
Pronunciation: /zaˈva.d͡zat͡ɕ/
Meaning
to be in the way, to cumber, to hamper, to obstruct
Example
...[sierżant] zginał kark, żeby nie uszkodzić pompona przy kapeluszu, zawadzającego o stragarz powały niskiego pokoju.
...[the sergeant] had his head ducked in order to not damage the pompom on his hat, which kept getting caught on a joist of the ceiling of the low-ceilinged room.
Practice tips
- Practice zawadzać 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.