to znaczy

Meaning

namely, in other words, that is, that is to say

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tɔ ˈzna.t͡ʂɨ/

Etymology

Literally, “that means”.

Sentences

To znaczy , nigdy nie oddam mu się już .

I mean, I'll never give myself to him again.

Ludzie nauczyli się zabijać swój czas , to znaczy zabijać życie .

People have learned to kill their time, that is, to kill life.

— Co to znaczy ? Nic nie rozumiem .

— What does that mean? I don't understand anything.

Początek , to znaczy scena koło krat , była słabsza.

The beginning, that is, the scene near the bars, was weaker.

— Co u ciebie słychać , to znaczy — co czytasz ? — „ Złotego osła” i „Ars amatoria”.

— What's going on with you, I mean — what are you reading? — "Golden Donkey" and "Ars amatoria".