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Polish frequency list

No. 1,822 in Polish

żeby

"Żeby" means "so that" or "in order to."

In a sentence

  • Musimy wyjść wcześniej, żeby zdążyć na pociąg.

    We need to leave earlier so that we catch the train.

    Here, the word "żeby" is used as a conjunction introducing a purpose clause, meaning "so that" or "in order that" in English.

  • Otworzyłem okno, żeby wypuścić muchę.

    I opened the window to let the fly out.

    In this sentence, "żeby" serves to introduce the motive or reason for the action, explaining its purpose.

  • Ucz się pilnie, żeby zdać egzamin.

    Study diligently in order to pass the exam.

    The word "żeby" is utilized to state the goal of studying, which is passing the exam.

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