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Polish frequency list

No. 30 in Polish

bo

"Bo" means "because" in English.

In a sentence

  • Nie poszłam na wycieczkę, bo padał deszcz.

    I didn’t go on the trip because it was raining.

    In this sentence, 'bo' introduces a causal relationship explaining the reason for not going on the trip.

  • Chciałem wyjść wcześniej, bo się spóźniałem.

    I wanted to leave earlier because I was running late.

    Here, 'bo' again indicates a reason: why the subject wanted to leave earlier.

  • Kupiłem więcej chleba, bo może ktoś do nas przyjdzie.

    I bought extra bread because someone might visit us.

    In this context, 'bo' is used to justify an anticipatory action based on a possibility.

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