Polish words / 1751–2000 / no. 1925

czyżby

/ˈt͡ʂɨʐbɨ/particle#1925 most common

really?, could it be that

Usage noteExpresses surprise or doubt; takes personal endings: czyżbyś; older form czyż.

Examples

  • Czyżbyś zapomniał o naszej rocznicy?
    Could it be that you forgot our anniversary?
  • Lodówka jest pusta, czyżby ktoś zjadł mój jogurt?
    The fridge is empty, has somebody eaten my yogurt?

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