aby

Definitions

1. 1.
   to, in order to, so that (connects sentences either to express the goal of a speaker, when the speaker wishes to communicate a command or wish)

   • Mówię po to, aby nie było cicho.

     I am speaking so that it isn't quiet.

   • Chcę, abyś jutro przyszedł.

     I want you to come tomorrow.

2. 2.
   to (used to connect a sequence of actions)

   • Usiadł, aby znowu wstać.

     He sat down to get right back up again.

3. 3.
   so long as (used to express a wish for anything)

   • Zrób to byle jak, aby szybciej

     Do it any which way, as long as it's faster.

4. 4.
   just to, for the sake of

   • Czytał aby czytał

     He read just to read

5. 5.
   introduces a conditional clause; if
6. 6.
   introduces a comparative clause; as if
7. 7.
   hopefully; had better; may
8. 8.
   at least
9. 9.
   only, just
10. 10.
    seemingly, apparently, ostensibly, supposedly
11. 11.
    colloquialexpresses the speaker's certainty of their statement; happen to, isn't?

    • Near-synonyms: czasami, czasem, przypadkiem

    • Aby tam będzie?

      Do you really think he'll be there?

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