jakby

Meaning

Conj

1. introduces an unreal conditional; if
2. as if, as though
3. (obsolete) just to
4. in order to, so that
5. introduces a subordinate clause; that
6. The meaning of this term is uncertain.
7. as, at the same time as; Further details are uncertain.

Particle

1. kinda, like, as though
2. as if, as though
3. almost, nearly; approximately
4. clarification particle; that is; namely; for example
5. creates a conditional third person imperative; let, may
6. The meaning of this term is uncertain.

Hyphenated as

jak‧by

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈjaɡ.bɨ/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish jakby. By surface analysis, jak + -by. Compare Kashubian jakbë.

Sentences

" Pamięć o zamku tym zaginęła między ludźmi , pozostało tylko opowiadanie , jakby baśń jaka ."

"The memory of this castle was lost among people, only a story remained, as if a fairy tale."

" Już ostatnie zdanie było jakby wydechem szeptane."

"Already the last sentence was as if whispered by exhalation."

" W mieście ulice i place powstawały jakby pod wpływem zaklęcia."

"In the city, streets and squares were created as if under a spell."

Obaj ładni i mają takie czerwone usta , jakby ciągle się całowali .

They are both pretty and have such red lips as if they were constantly kissing.

Korytarze są puste , kroki rezonują, jakby szło dziesięciu łudzi.

The corridors are empty, the steps resonate as if ten people were walking.

— Wszystkie Podlasiaki tak wyglądają , jakby zbytecznej na karku gęby co prędzej pozbyć się chcieli .

"All Podlasie look like this, as if they want to get rid of the mouth that is superfluous on the neck as soon as possible.

Tamten uśmiechnął się blado i zmarszczył czoło , jakby coś sobie przypominając .

The other smiled palely and frowned, as if remembering something.

Pojawiają się zjawy zwierzęce , morskie potwory, jakiś jakby znany mi brodacz .

There are animal ghosts, sea monsters, some kind of familiar bearded man.