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"Far" in Polish: daleko
daleko
Far in Polish is daleko. Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
A first use of far
Mieszkam daleko od centrum.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce daleko
Say it
daleko
/dalɛkɔ/
In daleko, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in daleko normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Far" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| daleko | Far The main expression for far. | The main expression for far. |
| daleko od | Far Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use daleko in real life
- 1A first use of far
Mieszkam daleko od centrum.
I live far from the center.
This is a natural setting for daleko.
- 2A second conversational context
Czy to daleko stąd?
Is it far from here?
Notice how daleko fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Nie idź za daleko.
Do not go too far.
Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
Mistakes English speakers make with daleko
Incorrect: daleko od centrumem
Correct: daleko
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is daleko. Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
Incorrect: mieszkam daleki
Correct: daleko
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in daleko; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice far
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Mieszkam daleko od centrum.
I live far from the center.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Czy to daleko stąd?
Is it far from here?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Far" in Polish
When should I say daleko?
Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
Is daleko od another way to say far?
Daleko od is a useful related expression. The main form here is daleko; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with daleko?
Avoid daleko od centrumem. The correct expression is daleko; Daleko is an adverb; daleko od uses genitive for the reference point.
Can you show daleko in a sentence?
Nie idź za daleko. — Do not go too far.
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