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  What it means

  Literally, this means “to have on one’s thought.” Figuratively, it means to intend, mean, or refer to something when speaking. It is commonly used to clarify what someone is talking about or what they intended to say. Poles use this phrase very frequently in conversation, especially when explaining or correcting misunderstandings.

  Vocabulary

  • myśl — thought
  • myśli — thoughts (plural)
  • na — true
  • mieć — to have

  Grammar note

  "Na myśli" uses the locative case ("myśli") after the preposition "na." The phrase is fixed and does not change form. It is often followed by a clause or noun phrase explaining what is meant.

  Cultural context

  This is a very common and neutral expression. It closely corresponds to English "to mean" or "to have in mind." It is used in both spoken and written Polish.

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