No. 278 in Polish
sobą
"Sobą" means "oneself" or "with oneself" in English.
In a sentence
Martyna rozmawia sama ze sobą.
Martyna is talking to herself.
The word 'sobą' is used reflexively here, indicating that the action is directed back at oneself.
Weź parasol ze sobą, bo może padać.
Take an umbrella with you because it might rain.
In this context, 'sobą' indicates accompaniment, meaning to bring something along with oneself.
Zajmij się sobą i swoimi sprawami.
Take care of yourself and your own matters.
Here, 'sobą' refers to the subject directing attention to themselves, often used in a self-care context.
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