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bo.

because, for (by or for the cause that)

2 characters1 syllables approx.Polski language

Meaning & usage

conj/ˈbɔ//ˈbɔ/Middle, Polish[ˈbɔ][ˈbɔ]
  1. because, for (by or for the cause that)

    Nie zadzwoniłem, bo spałem.
    Bo nie.
  2. or, or else, otherwise

    Bo co?
    Wstawaj już, bo spóźnisz się do szkoły!
  3. because (as is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that)

    On nie jest miły, bo nie chciał dać mi swoich ciasteczek.
  4. synonym of albo (“or, either”)

  5. synonym of niż (“than”)

  6. synonym of mianowicie (“namely”)

    Middle · Polish
  7. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include

    Middle · Polish
  8. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include: also; even

    Middle · Polish
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰo* Proto-Balto-Slavic *ba Proto-Slavic *bo Old Polish bo Polish bo Inherited from Old Polish bo.

particle/ˈbɔ//ˈbɔ/Middle, Polish[ˈbɔ][ˈbɔ]
  1. emphasizes the statement, usually in phrases of opposite meanings, or introduces a rhetorical question, denying its literal meaning

    Middle · Polish
    Ładna, bo ładna, ale głupia.
    Bo to prawda?
  2. may very well, but, even though, despite

    Stary, bo stary, ale mocny.
    Trudno bo trudno, ale robi się łatwiej.
  3. synonym of czy

    Bo jo to ûmiym zrobić?
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰo* Proto-Balto-Slavic *ba Proto-Slavic *bo Old Polish bo Polish bo Inherited from Old Polish bo.

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