Translation of Polish word "przez" to English
przez
/ʐɛs/
Meaning
PrepositionFrom one side or end of (something) to the other. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.
How to use
The preposition 'przez' (through / by / during) governs the accusative case. It is used to express transit through a space ('iść przez las'), agency in passive constructions ('napisane przez autora' — written by the author), or duration of time ('przez dwie godziny' — for two hours). Before words starting with certain complex consonant clusters, it changes to 'przeze' (e.g., 'przeze mnie' — by me).
🇬🇧 English
through
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przez
Translation: through
Example Sentences
Przez okno widać park.
Through the window you can see the park.
Przez miasto prowadzi droga.
Through the city there is a road.
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Common phrases
- przez las— through the forest
- przez cały dzień— all day long / during the whole day
- przeze mnie— because of me / by me
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The Polish word "przez" means "through" in English.
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