No. 9,316 in Polish
tzn
"tzn" is an abbreviation in Polish meaning "that is" or "that means."
In a sentence
Musimy się umówić na wcześniejszą godzinę, tzn. spotkajmy się o szóstej.
We need to arrange to meet earlier, i.e., let's meet at six.
The word 'tzn' is used to introduce a specification or clarification of the preceding statement.
Nie miałem czasu na zakupy, tzn. cały dzień pracowałem.
I didn't have time to go shopping, i.e., I worked all day.
Here 'tzn' elaborates and provides reasoning or an explanation to the statement before it.
On jest bardzo zajęty, tzn. nie ma wolnej chwili na spotkanie.
He is very busy, i.e., he doesn't have a free moment for a meeting.
In this context, 'tzn' is employed to expand upon the initial notion by delivering a concrete example or insight.
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