This is the 2092nd most frequent Polish word.
niby
"Niby" means "as if," "supposedly," or "kind of."
The word 'niby' is used to express a pretense or an apparent truth in a situation—implying doubt or irony.
Niby mam dużo pracy, ale mogę zrobić sobie przerwę.
Supposedly, I have a lot of work, but I can take a break.
Here, 'niby' introduces an assumption or expectation that contrasts with reality.
To niby miało być łatwe, ale napotkałem wiele problemów.
This was supposed to be easy, but I encountered many problems.
In this case, 'niby' questions the certainty or authenticity of the prior statement.