No. 4,228 in Polish
dochodzić
"Dochodzić" means "to approach, reach, investigate, or come to (e.g., a conclusion)."
In a sentence
Codziennie dochodzę do pracy pieszo.
Every day, I walk to work.
In this sentence, 'dochodzić' refers to the act of reaching a place, emphasizing regular habitual movement towards a destination.
Dochodzi do tego, że musimy zmienić plany.
It is coming to the point where we need to change our plans.
Here, 'dochodzić' is used metaphorically to indicate the progression or development towards a specific situation.
Policja dochodzi prawdy w tej sprawie.
The police are seeking the truth in this case.
In this context, 'dochodzić' represents the act of investigating or striving to uncover information regarding a matter.
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