upaść

upaść

"Upaść" means "to fall" in English.

The word "upaść" is used to indicate something falling, typically due to gravity.

Chciałem złapać szklankę, ale upadła na podłogę.

I wanted to catch the glass, but it fell to the floor.

Here, "upaść" describes a person physically falling, losing balance.

Podczas biegu straciłem równowagę i upadłem.

During the run, I lost my balance and fell.

In this context, "upaść" is used metaphorically to indicate the collapse or failure of a company.

Po wielu trudnościach firma w końcu musiała upaść.

After many difficulties, the company eventually had to collapse.