dla
//ˈdla/ | /dlɒ//
Polishprep
Definitions
- 1.for (intended to belong to)
Zrobiłem dla ciebie kanapkę.
I made a sandwich for you.
Reszta dla pana.
Keep the change.
- 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.for (in return for)
Robię to tylko dla zabawy.
I'm just doing it for fun.
- 4.to
Jaki był wynik? 1:0 dla Polski!
What was the score? 1-0 to Poland / for Poland!
- 5.for (according to, in the opinion of)
- 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
- láalternative