Translation of Polish word "w przeciwnym razie" to English
w przeciwnym razie
/f pʂɛˈt͡ɕivnɨm ˈrazʲɛ/
Meaning
ConjunctionIf the stated condition is not met; otherwise, or else.
How to use
The adverbial/conjunctional phrase 'w przeciwnym razie' (otherwise / or else) is used to introduce the consequence of not doing something. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is a phrase.
🇬🇧 English
otherwise
Structure Guide
Polish Word: w przeciwnym razie
Translation: otherwise
Example Sentences
Musimy się pospieszyć, w przeciwnym razie spóźnimy się na pociąg.
We have to hurry, otherwise we'll miss the train.
Zrób to teraz, w przeciwnym razie będzie za późno.
Do it now, otherwise it will be too late.
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Common phrases
- zrób to, w przeciwnym razie— do it, otherwise...
- musimy się spieszyć, w przeciwnym razie— we must hurry, otherwise...
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What does the Polish word "w przeciwnym razie" mean?▼
The Polish word "w przeciwnym razie" means "otherwise" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Musimy się pospieszyć, w przeciwnym razie spóźnimy się na pociąg.".
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