No. 5,837 in Polish

zapytali

"They asked."

In a sentence

Zapytali mnie, czy znam odpowiedź.
They asked me if I know the answer.
The word "zapytali" is used as the past tense of "to ask" (in Polish: "zapytać"), specifically for a group of people asking something.
Zapytali o drogę na dworzec kolejowy.
They asked for directions to the railway station.
Here, "zapytali" implies questioning about something specific, in this case, directions.
Zapytaliśmy dzieci, czy chcą pójść na spacer.
We asked the children if they want to go for a walk.
The term "zapytali" can also be used in a group context, referring to inclusion in the action of asking.

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