Translation of Polish word "przed" to English
przed
/prɛd/
Meaning
PrepositionEarlier than (in time).
How to use
The preposition 'przed' (before / in front of) governs the instrumental case for static location or time ('przed domem' — in front of the house, 'przed rokiem' — a year ago) and the accusative case for movement/direction ('postawić przed dom' — to put in front of the house). Before 'mnie', it changes to 'przede' ('przede mną' — in front of me / before me).
🇬🇧 English
before
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przed
Translation: before
Example Sentences
Przed wojną mieliśmy dużo pieniędzy.
Before the war we had a lot of money.
Przed szkołą stoi plac.
Before the school there is a square.
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Common phrases
- przed chwilą— a moment ago / just now
- przede mną— in front of me / before me
- przed południem— before noon / AM
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The Polish word "przed" means "before" in English.
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