Na dniach
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What it means
Literally “on the days,” this phrase means “any day now” or “within a few days.” It is used to describe something that is expected to happen very shortly in the near future. You might use it when waiting for a package to arrive or for a project to be finished.
Vocabulary
- dzień — day
- wkrótce — soon
- niedługo — not long from now
Grammar note
'Na dniach' uses the locative plural of 'dzień' after the preposition 'na'. It is a fixed temporal expression.
Cultural context
This is the perfect phrase for business or casual emails when you want to sound natural while promising a quick follow-up.
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