dufać
//ˈdu.fat͡ɕ/ | /ˈdu.fat͡ɕ//
Polishverb
Definitions
- 1.dialectalobsoleteto believe, to trust [with dative ‘what/whom’] [with w (+ accusative) ‘what’] (to place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in)
[…] będzieszli wiernie dufać Panu swemu a będziesz chodził prawdziwemi drogami Jego[…]
[…] thou'lt faithfully trust in thy Lord, and walk in His true ways […]
Dufam, że bezpiecznie dotrzecie do Tyru, miła pani – powiedział swym aksamitnym, dostojnym głosem.
I trust that you will reach Tyre safely, kind lady, he said in his velvety, dignified voice.
Synonyms & related words
Etymology
Inherited from Old Polish doufać, dufać. By surface analysis, do- + ufać. Compare Czech doufat.