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  What it means

  Literally, it means “speaking between us.” Figuratively, it means “between you and me” or “to be honest (just between us).” It introduces a confidential or candid remark, often expressing a personal opinion. Poles use it to soften statements or signal that something should remain private.

  Vocabulary

  • mówić — to speak
  • mówiąc — speaking (present participle)
  • między — between
  • nami — us (instrumental form)

  Grammar note

  "Mówiąc" is a present adverbial participle formed from "mówić." It describes the manner of speaking and connects the clause smoothly. Combined with "między nami," it forms a fixed introductory phrase.

  Cultural context

  This is a very common conversational expression. It corresponds closely to English "between you and me" or "frankly." It is widely used in both casual and semi-formal speech.

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