zawinąć

This is the 17498th most frequent Polish word.


zawinąć

"Zawinąć" means "to wrap" or "to wind around."


Here 'zawinąć' is used in the sense of 'to wrap', indicating the action of wrapping something in an enclosure.

Zawinęłam prezent dla przyjaciela w kolorowy papier.

I wrapped a gift for my friend in colorful paper.


'Zawinąć' here is used colloquially to mean 'to hurry or cover up quickly', emphasizing prompt action.

Musimy szybko zawinąć, bo zaraz zacznie padać.

We need to hurry up because it's about to rain.


In this usage, 'zawinąć' means 'to dock or arrive at a port', showcasing its nautical application.

Żaglowiec zawinął do portu w samo południe.

The sailing ship docked at the port at noon.