już
//ˈjuʂ/ | /ˈjuʂ//
Polishadvparticle
Definitions
- 1.already; almost (close to happening)
- 2.already; anymore (now despite being thought it would be later)
On już śpi.
He's already asleep.
- 3.already; anymore (already continuing and to continue for some time)
Seans trwa już godzinę.
The viewing has lasted an hour already.
- 4.already; anymore (earlier than expected)
Już nie wiem, co powinnam robić.
I don't know what I should do anymore.
- 5.often with the imperative; used to suggest an action is a good idea and best performed now; now; anymore
- 6.already (to such a degree that nothing can be done to change it)
- 7.already; enough (meeting expectations)
Tyle już mi wystarczy.
That much will be enough already.
Synonyms & related words
Word family
Etymology
Inherited from Old Polish już.
Forms
- jużealternative • middle • polish
- użalternative
- juzalternative
- jualternative
- juzealternative