przypomina

Przypomina is a Polish verb that primarily means to remind, or to resemble, depending on the context. It is used with objects expressed after the preposition o or with ktoś/czegoś as a direct reference, for example to remind someone of something or to remind someone about an event. In everyday speech it also appears in phrases that indicate memory or recollection.

Usage and examples

Przypominać is imperfective, used for habitual or ongoing reminders. Przypomnieć is the perfective counterpart, used for a single, completed reminder. Common constructions include przypominać komuś o czymś (to remind someone about something) and przypominać sobie (to recall something for oneself). Examples: To mi przypomina o mojej rodzinie. Ta historia przypomina mi moje dzieciństwo. Przypomnij mi jutro, żebym nie zapomniał. Przypomniałem sobie, gdzie zostawiłem klucze.

Conjugation and form notes

Przypomina is the third-person singular form in the present tense of przypominać (to remind/recall). The present tense forms are: ja przypominam, ty przypominasz, on/ona/ono przypomina, my przypominamy, wy przypominacie, oni przypominają. The imperative forms are przypomnij (singular) and przypomnijcie (plural). The verb is typically used in both everyday conversation and more formal writing, with nuances depending on the chosen aspect and reflexive usage.

Related meanings and usage

Besides reminding, przypominać can express resemblance when used with a person or thing that resembles another. In such cases, it often appears with an object indicating the resemblance, e.g., osoba ta przypomina moją matkę. The verb supports various prefixes and reflexive forms to convey subtle shades of memory, recollection, or prompting, making it a versatile part of Polish expression.