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  What it means

  Literally, it means “to have enough.” Figuratively, it expresses being fed up, tired, or no longer willing to tolerate something. It often conveys frustration or emotional exhaustion. Poles use it very commonly in both spoken and written language.

  Vocabulary

  • dość — enough
  • mieć — to have
  • dosyć — enough (variant spelling)
  • zmęczony — tired

  Grammar note

  "Dość" is an indeclinable word meaning "enough." The phrase is often followed by a noun in the genitive (e.g., "mam dość pracy") or a verb in the infinitive (e.g., "mam dość czekać"). This flexibility makes it very useful in everyday speech.

  Cultural context

  This is a very common and neutral expression. It corresponds directly to English "to have enough" or "to be fed up." It can be used in both mild and strong emotional contexts.

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