No. 228 in Polish
już
"Już" means "already," "now," or "anymore," depending on context.
In a sentence
Już skończyłem pracę na dziś.
I already finished work for today.
The word 'już' is used here to denote 'already', indicating an action that has been completed before the moment of speaking.
Już idę, tylko chwilkę.
I'm coming already, just a moment.
In this sentence, 'już' conveys urgency or immediacy, meaning 'already' or 'right away' to stress that the action is about to happen.
Nie czekajmy dłużej, już czas wychodzić.
Let's not wait any longer; it's already time to leave.
Here 'już' emphasizes that the moment has come or the action is due, translating as 'already' or 'it's time' to stress immediacy.
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