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"Straight ahead" in Polish: prosto
prosto
Straight ahead in Polish is prosto. Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
A first use of straight ahead
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How to pronounce prosto
Say it
prosto
/prɔstɔ/
In prosto, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in prosto normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Straight ahead" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prosto | Straight ahead The main expression for straight ahead. | The main expression for straight ahead. |
| na wprost | Straight ahead Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use prosto in real life
- 1A first use of straight ahead
Idź prosto do końca ulicy.
Go straight to the end of the street.
This is a natural setting for prosto.
- 2A second conversational context
Jedziemy prosto do domu.
We go directly home.
Notice how prosto fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Proszę patrzeć prosto przed siebie.
Please look straight ahead.
Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
Mistakes English speakers make with prosto
Incorrect: idź prosty
Correct: prosto
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is prosto. Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
Incorrect: jedziemy prosta
Correct: prosto
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in prosto; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice straight ahead
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Idź prosto do końca ulicy.
Go straight to the end of the street.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jedziemy prosto do domu.
We go directly home.
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 "Straight ahead" in Polish
When should I say prosto?
Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
Is na wprost another way to say straight ahead?
Na wprost is a useful related expression. The main form here is prosto; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with prosto?
Avoid idź prosty. The correct expression is prosto; Prosto means straight or directly as an adverb; prosty is the adjective straight or simple.
Can you show prosto in a sentence?
Proszę patrzeć prosto przed siebie. — Please look straight ahead.
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