odciąć

This is the 12979th most frequent Polish word.


odciąć

"Odciąć" means "to cut off."


Here, 'odciąć' is used in the literal sense meaning 'to cut off' or 'to remove by cutting'. It is referring to a physical action involving cutting something.

Musimy odciąć gałąź, która się złamała.

We need to cut off the branch that broke.


In this instance, 'odciąć' signifies the act of cutting off supply, metaphorically used for electricity. It emphasizes a cessation or disconnection from a source.

Po nagłym odcięciu prądu, cały budynek pogrążył się w ciemnościach.

After the sudden power cut, the whole building plunged into darkness.


Here, 'odciąć' is used figuratively to mean 'to sever' or 'to detach' oneself emotionally or mentally from something. It implies a deliberate choice to move away or disconnect from a past situation or relationships.

Postanowił odciąć się od swojej przeszłości i zacząć nowe życie.

He decided to cut himself off from his past and start a new life.