This is the 1928th most frequent Polish word.
zanim
"Before."
Used as a subordinating conjunction introducing a temporal clause.
Zanim poszedłem do kina, odwiedziłem bibliotekę.
Before I went to the cinema, I visited the library.
Used to indicate a condition to be fulfilled prior to another action.
Ukończ swoje zadanie zanim zaczniesz oglądać telewizję.
Finish your task before you start watching television.
Used to emphasize consideration before taking an action.