Na później
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What it means
Literally “for later.” This phrase indicates that an action, item, or decision is being deferred to a future time. It’s often used when saving food (zostawić na później) or postponing a task.
Vocabulary
- później — later
- zostawić — to leave / save
Grammar note
'Później' is actually an adverb (the comparative of 'późno'), but in this fixed phrase, it follows 'na' to indicate the intended time.
Cultural context
"Zostaw to na później" is a classic phrase used when someone wants to avoid dealing with a problem immediately.
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