Polish words / 251–500 / no. 384

dopiero

/dɔˈpʲɛrɔ/particle#384 most common

only (not until), just

Usage noteStresses lateness: dopiero jutro = not until tomorrow; compare tylko = only.

Examples

  • Wrócę dopiero jutro wieczorem.
    I won't be back until tomorrow evening.
  • Dopiero co wróciłem z pracy.
    I've only just got back from work.

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