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  What it means

  Literally “another matter” or “a different issue.” Used to signal that the speaker is moving to a separate topic, or that something should be considered separately from what was just discussed. It acknowledges a point while redirecting attention elsewhere. Often used mid-conversation to introduce a qualification or change of subject.

  Vocabulary

  • inna — different, another (feminine nominative of 'inny')
  • sprawa — matter, issue, affair (feminine noun)

  Grammar note

  A nominal phrase in the nominative case with no verb. 'Inna' is the feminine nominative form of the adjective 'inny' (different/another), agreeing with 'sprawa' (a feminine noun). The phrase can stand alone as a complete utterance or be followed by a subordinate clause.

  Cultural context

  Very common in informal and semi-formal Polish conversation. Signals intellectual flexibility — 'I accept what you said, but this other thing is separate.' No direct English equivalent, though 'that's a different matter' or 'that's another story' come close. Neutral register.

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