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  What it means

  Literally “it has itself to be understood,” this phrase means “of course,” “naturally,” or “it goes without saying.” It is used to confirm that something is obvious or to agree emphatically with a statement. It’s a slightly more colorful and traditional alternative to simply saying “oczywiście.”

  Vocabulary

  • rozumieć — to understand
  • oczywiście — of course
  • jasne — clear / sure

  Grammar note

  This is an impersonal reflexive construction. The 'się' makes the verb passive in sense—meaning the matter "understands itself" because it is so clear.

  Cultural context

  While perfectly understandable today, this phrase has a slightly old-school, gentlemanly feel to it. You might hear it more often from the older generation or in classic Polish literature.

  Beginner

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