Translation of Polish word "od" to English
od
/ɔt/
Meaning
PrepositionUsed to indicate source or provenance.
How to use
The preposition 'od' (from / since) governs the genitive case. It is used to indicate origin ('list od brata' — letter from brother), start of a time period ('od poniedziałku' — since Monday), or distance/separation. Before words starting with certain complex consonant clusters, it vocalizes to 'ode' (e.g., 'ode mnie' — from me).
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Structure Guide
Polish Word: od
Translation: from
Example Sentences
Od razu zrozumiałam, co chcesz powiedzieć.
I immediately understood what you wanted to say.
Od domu do szkoły jest bardzo daleko.
From home to school is very far.
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Common phrases
- od poniedziałku— from Monday
- list od— letter from
- ode mnie— from me
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What does the Polish word "od" mean?▼
The Polish word "od" means "from" in English.
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