No. 7,679 in Polish
lu
The Polish word "lu" is informal slang and can mean "ease," "chill," or "relax."
In a sentence
Mamy luźny plan na weekend.
We have a casual plan for the weekend.
In this sentence, 'luźny' (related to 'lu') means loose or casual, describing the nature of the plan.
Luźna atmosfera sprzyja kreatywności.
A relaxed atmosphere fosters creativity.
The word 'luźna' (from 'lu') here describes a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Skup się na nauce i nie bądź zbyt luźny.
Focus on your studies and don’t be too relaxed.
Here, 'luźny' (from 'lu') is used in an imperative context suggesting to avoid being overly relaxed.
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