Polish words / 751–1000 / no. 846

niby

/ˈɲibɨ/particle#846 most common

supposedly, as if, kind of

Usage noteShows doubt: niby tak, ale... = sort of yes, but...

Examples

  • Niby jest zdrowy, ale ciągle kaszle.
    He's supposedly healthy, but he keeps coughing.
  • Miał niby przyjść o piątej.
    He was supposed to come at five.

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