Translation of Polish word "sobą" to English
sobą
/sɔbɔ/
Meaning
PronounThe instrumental case form of the reflexive pronoun 'siebie', used to mean 'oneself', 'himself', 'herself', or 'themselves' as the object of a verb or preposition.
How to use
The word 'sobą' is the instrumental case of the reflexive pronoun 'siebie' (oneself). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a pronoun. It is used in phrases expressing identity (e.g., 'być sobą' — to be oneself) or control (e.g., 'rządzić sobą').
🇬🇧 English
oneself (instrumental)
Structure Guide
Polish Word: sobą
Translation: oneself (instrumental)
Example Sentences
Zabrałem parasol ze sobą, bo padał deszcz.
I took an umbrella with me because it was raining.
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Common phrases
- być sobą— to be oneself
- między sobą— between themselves / each other
- zabrać ze sobą— to take along / bring with oneself
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The Polish word "sobą" means "oneself (instrumental)" in English.
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