hesitate

/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/

verb

wahać się

/ˈvaxat͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownik

Also

zawahać się

Definition

To pause before doing or saying something, especially because you are uncertain or nervous.

Examples

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Nie wahaj się pytać, jeśli masz jakieś pytania.

She hesitated for a moment before answering.

Zawahała się na chwilę, zanim odpowiedziała.

Synonyms

waver pause falter

Collocations

hesitate to askhesitate to saydon't hesitate

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