Bez przerwy
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What it means
Literally “without a break.” This is the most common way to say “non-stop” or “all the time.” Whether it’s a machine running, a person talking, or rain falling, if it doesn’t stop, it’s happening “bez przerwy.”
Vocabulary
- przerwa — break / intermission / pause
- ciągle — constantly / still
- zawsze — always
Grammar note
'Przerwy' is the genitive of 'przerwa'. This phrase is often used as an adverb to describe how an action is performed.
Cultural context
This is an essential phrase for daily life. You'll hear it in school (regarding the break between classes) and at work.
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