Translation of Polish word "więc" to English
więc
/vjɛt͡s/
Meaning
ConjunctionReduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
How to use
The coordinate conjunction 'więc' (so/therefore) is used to draw conclusions. In writing, a comma is required before 'więc' if it connects two coordinate clauses (e.g., 'Byłem zmęczony, więc poszedłem spać'). It is more common in spoken Polish than 'zatem' or 'dlatego'.
🇬🇧 English
so
Structure Guide
Polish Word: więc
Translation: so
Example Sentences
On jest moim przyjacielem, więc mogę mu zaufać.
He's my friend, so I can trust him.
Dostałem wcześniejszy pociąg do pracy, więc będę miał dużo czasu na przygotowanie się do spotkania.
I got an early train to work, so I'll have plenty of time to prepare for the meeting.
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Common phrases
- tak więc— so / thus
- no więc— well then
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What does the Polish word "więc" mean?▼
The Polish word "więc" means "so" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "On jest moim przyjacielem, więc mogę mu zaufać.".
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