B2
hesitate
/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/
verb
wahać się
/ˈvaxat͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownikAlso
zawahać się
Definition
To pause before doing or saying something, especially because you are uncertain or nervous.
Examples
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Nie wahaj się pytać, jeśli masz jakieś pytania.
She hesitated for a moment before answering.
Zawahała się na chwilę, zanim odpowiedziała.
Collocations
hesitate to askhesitate to saydon't hesitate
Word forms
hesitatedpast simplehesitatingpresent participlehesitatesthird person singular
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