poradzi

Poradzi is a Polish verb form derived from poradzić. It covers several related meanings, most notably to manage or cope with something (poradzić sobie) and to give advice (poradzić komuś radę). The verb is perfective, so its present tense forms often express a forthcoming action. Common present tense forms include poradzę, poradzisz, poradzi, poradzimy, poradzicie, poradzą, while the third-person singular form poradzi commonly appears in contexts meaning “he/she/it will manage” or, with the right objects, “he/she/it gives advice.”

Etymology and usage notes. Poradzić stems from the noun rada (advice) with the prefix por-, which helps express the sense of being able to handle or provide guidance. In practice, poradzić can be used transitively with an indirect object to mean giving advice (poradzić komuś radę) or reflexively with siebie to mean coping (poradzić sobie). The expression poradzić się is also used to indicate asking for or receiving advice in some contexts.

Examples of usage. Po krótkim treningu poradził sobie z trudnym zadaniem. He managed the difficult task after some practice. Poradził mi, żebym poczekał. He advised me to wait. W trudnych sytuacjach potrafi poradzić sobie bardzo dobrze. In tough situations, he can cope very well. Poradzić się można bliskich, gdy potrzebna jest rada. One can seek advice from close ones when guidance is needed.

See also. Radzić, doradzić, radzić sobie, poradnik, poradnia.