niech

Definitions

1. 1.
   forms the third person imperative in the singular and plural; let, may

   • Niech moc będzie z tobą!

     May the force be with you!

   • Niech cię Bóg błogosławi.

     God bless you.

2. 2.
   forms the first person imperative in the singular; used only with perfective verbs; let, may

   • Niech no pomyślę...

     Let me think...

   • Niech zgadnę... ty jesteś John?

     Let me guess... you must be John?

3. 3.
   expresses optative meaning; had better, may
4. 4.
   let (used to specify the meaning of a variable)

   • Niech x oznacza...

     Let x signify...

5. 5.
   if only; only
6. 6.
   expresses dissatisfaction or impatience
7. 7.
   creates a subordinate clause expressing desire or wish; to, so that, for that, in order to
8. 8.
   creates a conditional; if

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