This is the 1451st most frequent Polish word.
znaczy
"Znaczy" means "means" or "it means" in English.
In this context, 'znaczy' functions as the verb 'means,' indicating explanation or clarification.
To znaczy, że musimy iść wcześniej.
This means that we need to go earlier.
Here, 'znaczy' is used to represent 'signifies' or 'indicates,' reflecting an association or symbolism.
Czerwony kolor znaczy, że coś jest niebezpieczne.
The red color signifies that something is dangerous.
In this sentence, 'znaczy' acts as a conversational filler akin to 'I mean,' used to preface or qualify a statement.