Translation of Polish word "daleko" to English
daleko
/dalɛkɔ/
Meaning
ConjunctionDistant; remote in space.
How to use
The temporal and spatial adverb 'daleko' (far / far away) is regular. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as an adjective, but it is an adverb. Its comparative is 'dalej' (further / go on!) and superlative is 'najdalej' (furthest). It is the antonym of 'blisko'. The phrase 'daleko stąd' means far from here.
🇬🇧 English
far
Structure Guide
Polish Word: daleko
Translation: far
Example Sentences
Miasto jest daleko od domu.
The city is far from home.
Oni mieszkają daleko.
They live far away.
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Common phrases
- daleko stąd— far from here
- daleko od prawdy— far from the truth
- iść dalej— to go further / continue
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The Polish word "daleko" means "far" in English.
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