Na baczność
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What it means
Literally “to attention.” The military command to stand at attention — used both literally (in the army) and figuratively to mean alert, watchful, ready. “At attention,” “on the alert.”
Vocabulary
- baczność — attention, alertness
Grammar note
'Na baczność' uses the accusative of 'baczność' after 'na'. As a command: 'Baczność!' alone means 'Attention!'
Cultural context
Military culture has a strong presence in Polish life and language — 'na baczność' is instantly understood by all Poles.
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