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dla

//ˈdla/ | /dlɒ//
Polishprep

Definitions

  1. 1.
    for (intended to belong to)
    • Zrobiłem dla ciebie kanapkę.

      I made a sandwich for you.

    • Reszta dla pana.

      Keep the change.

  2. 2.
    for, in aid of (intended to benefit, cure, support, etc.)
    • Palenie tytoniu jest bardzo szkodliwe dla zdrowia.

      Smoking tobacco is very bad for one's health.

    • Ta wyspa to rezerwat dla ptaków.

      This island is a reserve for birds.

  3. 3.
    for (in return for)
    • Robię to tylko dla zabawy.

      I'm just doing it for fun.

  4. 4.
    to
    • Jaki był wynik? 1:0 dla Polski!

      What was the score? 1-0 to Poland / for Poland!

  5. 5.
    for (according to, in the opinion of)
  6. 6.
    colloquialfor the sake of
    • Nie chcę brać ślubu dla ślubu.

      I don't want to marry for the sake of it.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish dla, from Proto-Slavic *dьľa, *děľa.

Forms

  • laalternative
  • loalternative
  • alternative

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