I szlus
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What it means
Literally “and schluss.” Means “and that’s it,” “finished,” “over and done with” — a firm, final declaration that something is ended. From German ‘Schluss’ (end/finish).
Vocabulary
- i — and
- szlus — end / finish (from German 'Schluss')
Grammar note
A fixed exclamatory phrase. Functions identically to 'i kropka' but with a more abrupt, Germanic flavour.
Cultural context
A relic of German influence on Polish, particularly in western and southern Poland. Still widely used across the country.
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