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  What it means

  Literally “on time.” This is the basic phrase for punctuality. It describes arriving at a destination or completing a task exactly when required, neither early nor late.

  Vocabulary

  • czas — time
  • punktualnie — punctually
  • spóźnienie — lateness / delay

  Grammar note

  'Na czas' uses the accusative singular of 'czas'. It is a fixed adverbial phrase.

  Cultural context

  In Poland, being 'na czas' is highly valued in professional settings, though "socially" people sometimes follow the "akademicki kwadrans" (academic fifteen minutes) rule of being slightly late.

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