Translation of Polish word "dla" to English
dla
/dfa/
Meaning
PrepositionTowards; in the direction of.
How to use
The preposition 'dla' (for / for the sake of) always governs the genitive case (e.g., 'prezent dla mamy' — gift for mom). Note: the source translation is incorrect; it is NOT used for expressing duration of time (e.g. 'for 2 hours' is 'przez dwie godziny', not 'dla dwóch godzin'). It indicates destination, benefit, or opinion ('dla mnie to ważne' — to me this is important).
🇬🇧 English
for
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dla
Translation: for
Example Sentences
Dla mnie jest za późno.
It's too late for me.
Kupiłem książkę dla ciebie.
I bought a book for you.
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Common phrases
- dla mnie— for me / in my opinion
- prezent dla— gift for
- dla dobra wspólnego— for the common good
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What does the Polish word "dla" mean?▼
The Polish word "dla" means "for" in English.
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