Translation of Polish word "ostrożnie" to English

ostrożnie

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "ostrożnie"?

The Polish word "ostrożnie" is defined as: "In a careful manner; with close attention to detail, caution, or precision, so as to avoid mistakes or harm."

/ɔstrɔʐɲɛ/

Adverbs & Numbers B1

Meaning

Adverb

In a careful manner; with close attention to detail, caution, or precision, so as to avoid mistakes or harm.

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How to use

The adverb 'ostrożnie' (carefully / cautiously / gently) is derived from the adjective 'ostrożny' (careful). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is an adverb. Its comparative is 'ostrożniej' and superlative is 'najostrożniej'. It is the antonym of 'nieostrożnie'. The exclamation 'Ostrożnie!' means 'Watch out! / Careful!'.

🇬🇧 English

carefully

Usage GuideKierowca jechał bardzo ostrożnie po lodzie.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: ostrożnie
Translation: carefully

Example Sentences

Kierowca jechał bardzo ostrożnie po lodzie.

The driver drove very carefully on the ice.

Muszę ostrożnie obsługiwać nowy komputer.

I have to handle the new computer carefully.

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Synonyms

attentively / carefullydelikatnie

Common phrases

postępować ostrożnie— to act cautiously / proceed carefully
ostrożnie otworzyć— to open carefully / cautiously
bardzo ostrożnie— very carefully

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delikatnie bardzo zbyt tak nie dobrze szybko powoli szczęśliwie ze tutaj tam

This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:carefully

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Frequency rank: #795 in Polish

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What does the Polish word "ostrożnie" mean?▼

The Polish word "ostrożnie" means "carefully" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Kierowca jechał bardzo ostrożnie po lodzie.".