No. 12,537 in Polish
namówić
To persuade or convince.
In a sentence
Kamil namówił mnie na wspólny wypad w góry.
Kamil persuaded me to go on a trip to the mountains together.
Here, 'namówić' is used to describe the act of convincing someone to do something enjoyable or social.
Rodzice namówili córkę do kontynuowania studiów.
The parents persuaded their daughter to continue her studies.
In this case, 'namówić' refers to encouraging someone towards a beneficial decision, showing support.
Kolega zawsze próbuje namówić mnie na zakupy, choć nie lubię tego.
My friend always tries to persuade me to go shopping, even though I don't like it.
Here, 'namówić' is used to express an attempt to influence someone to join or participate in an activity, even against the listener's preferences.
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