Topic: Polish

"Widzę budynek parlamentu."

Translation:I can see the parliament building.

March 27, 2016

8 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/LICA98
  • 765

where is the "can" here??

March 27, 2016
https://www.duolingo.com/immery

    there isn't one. We say widzę=I see when English speakers say I can see.

    March 27, 2016
    https://www.duolingo.com/LICA98
    • 765

    so how do you know to translate it to "I can see" instead of just "I see"

    March 27, 2016
    https://www.duolingo.com/luless

      If you want to say 'I am able to see' you could use 'Jestem w stanie zobaczyć' or 'Mogę to zobaczyć'. But when using these two you can change the meaning of the original sentence. In spoken language you would encounter what immery said above.

      March 29, 2016
      https://www.duolingo.com/immery

        Both should be accepted.

        March 27, 2016
        https://www.duolingo.com/Vengir

          Adding "can" to verbs describing your senses (hearing, seeing, smelling) should be okay.

          March 29, 2016
          https://www.duolingo.com/HelbentForleder

            I can see the building of parliament. That should be accepted.

            February 20, 2017
            https://www.duolingo.com/Jellei
            Mod

              Seems so, added.

              February 21, 2017

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