How is the word być translated from Polish to English

English translation
be
verb

Istnieć lub mieć jakąś cechę.

To exist or to have a certain quality.

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  • Chcę być szczęśliwy. — I want to be happy.

  • Nie bądź dla siebie taki surowy. — Don't be so hard on yourself.

  • Czy to naprawdę może być prawda? — Can that really be true?

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