Translation of Polish word "przy" to English
przy
/pʂɨ/
Meaning
PrepositionIn, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
How to use
The preposition 'przy' governs the locative case and indicates proximity ('przy stole' — by the table) or circumstance/time ('przy okazji' — on occasion / by the way). Note that it changes to 'przed' or 'obok' depending on the exact sense of 'near'.
🇬🇧 English
at
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przy
Translation: at
Example Sentences
Przy parku jest mały sklep.
There's a small shop near the park.
Przyjaciółka moja przychodzi do mnie.
My friend comes to me.
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Common phrases
- przy stole— at the table
- przy okazji— on the occasion / by the way
- przy pracy— at work / while working
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What does the Polish word "przy" mean?▼
The Polish word "przy" means "at" in English.
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