No. 14,679 in Polish
prędzej
Sooner; rather.
In a sentence
Prędzej czy później, musimy podjąć decyzję.
Sooner or later, we must make a decision.
The word 'prędzej' here refers to 'sooner' within the context of a time-based comparison, emphasizing the inevitability of making a decision.
Biegaj prędzej, jeśli chcesz wygrać wyścig.
Run faster if you want to win the race.
In this sentence, 'prędzej' is used as a comparative adverb, indicating the need to increase speed in order to win.
Myślę, że prędzej mój brat kupi samochód niż ja.
I think my brother will buy a car sooner than I will.
The word 'prędzej' here is used comparatively to predict the timing of events between the speaker's brother and the speaker themselves.
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