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Tip 10.  Translation of 'proponować': 'propose + to do' or 'propose +ing'?

Which option completes the translation of this sentence?

"Co Państwo zamierzają zrobić, aby ta sytuacja nie powtórzyła się w przyszłości?"

What do you propose .................... to prevent this situation from happening again in future?

A. to do

Correct answer!

Comment:

Propose + to do = INTEND, plan, want, expect.

E.g. from a potential investor:

"How do you propose to raise the financing necessary to support the company's expansion plans?"

Propose + ING = SUGGEST, recommend

E.g. From a lawyer's email to a client:

"We propose amending the clause to remove any risk of misunderstanding."

B. doing

Wrong answer, try again!