czy
//ˈt͡ʂɘ/ | /t͡ʂɨ//
Polishparticleconj
Definitions
- 1.interrogative particle: introduces a yes-no question, often omitted; whether
Czy ten pan jest z Anglii? Tak, ten pan jest z Anglii.
Is that man from England? Yes, that man is from England.
- 2.if, whether
Próbował się zdecydować, czy pójdzie.
He was trying to make up his mind if he'd go or not.
- 3.or (in questions)
To w końcu poszedłeś czy nie?
Did you end up going or not?
- 4.or (suggesting that the speaker is not sure)
Karol ma jakiegoś jamnika czy labradora?
Does Karol have some dachshund or a Labrador?
- 5.and
Jamnik, berneńczyk czy labrador to jedne z najbardziej znanych ras psów.
The dachshund, Bernese, as well as the Labrador are some of the most famous dog breeds.
Synonyms & related words
Etymology
Inherited from Old Polish czy.