noun
tempo
/ˈtɛmpɔ/· rzeczownikAlso
krok(m)
Definition
The speed at which someone or something moves or happens; or a single step.
Examples
The pace of technological change is incredibly fast.
Tempo zmian technologicznych jest niewiarygodnie szybkie.
He took a few paces back to get a better view.
Cofnął się o kilka kroków, żeby lepiej widzieć.
Collocations
slow pacefast paceset the pace
verb
kroczyć
/ˈkrɔt͡ʂɨt͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
mierzyć krokami
Definition
To walk backwards and forwards in a small area, especially because you are anxious; or to set the speed for something.
Examples
He paced nervously around the waiting room.
Nerwowo kroczył po poczekalni.
The coach told the runner to pace himself during the first half of the race.
Trener powiedział biegaczowi, żeby mierzył siły na zamiary (dosł. 'ustawił tempo') w pierwszej połowie wyścigu.
Collocations
pace up and downpace yourselfquicken your pace
Word forms
pacedpast simplepacespluralpacingpresent participle
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