noun
umowa
/uˈmɔva/· rzeczownikAlso
kontrakt(m)
Definition
A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
Examples
They signed a contract for the new project.
Podpisali umowę na nowy projekt.
Always read the terms of a contract carefully.
Zawsze dokładnie czytaj warunki umowy.
Collocations
sign a contractbreach a contractemployment contract
verb
kurczyć się
/ˈkurt͡ʂɨt͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownikAlso
zawieraćzarazić się
Definition
To become smaller or shorter, to get an illness, or to enter into a formal agreement.
Examples
Muscles contract when you lift weights.
Mięśnie kurczą się, gdy podnosisz ciężary.
He contracted a serious illness while abroad.
Zaraził się poważną chorobą, będąc za granicą.
The two companies contracted to build the bridge.
Dwie firmy zawarły umowę na budowę mostu.
Collocations
contract a diseasecontract a marriagecontract debts
Word forms
contractedpast simplecontractspluralcontractingpresent participle
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