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"Right (direction)" in Polish: prawo
prawo
Right (direction) in Polish is prawo. Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
A first use of right (direction)
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How to pronounce prawo
Say it
pravo
/pravɔ/
In prawo, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in prawo normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Right (direction)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prawo | Right (direction) The main expression for right (direction). | The main expression for right (direction). |
| w prawo | Right (direction) Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use prawo in real life
- 1A first use of right (direction)
Skręć w prawo.
Turn right.
This is a natural setting for prawo.
- 2A second conversational context
Idziemy w prawo przy sklepie.
We go right at the shop.
Notice how prawo fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Spójrz w prawo.
Look right.
Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
Mistakes English speakers make with prawo
Incorrect: skręć w prawy
Correct: prawo
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is prawo. Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
Incorrect: idź do prawo
Correct: prawo
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in prawo; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice right (direction)
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Skręć w prawo.
Turn right.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Idziemy w prawo przy sklepie.
We go right at the shop.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Right (direction)" in Polish
When should I say prawo?
Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
Is w prawo another way to say right (direction)?
W prawo is a useful related expression. The main form here is prawo; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with prawo?
Avoid skręć w prawy. The correct expression is prawo; Prawo occurs in w prawo for direction; po prawej describes a right-side location. Prawo can also mean law.
Can you show prawo in a sentence?
Spójrz w prawo. — Look right.
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