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    What it means

    Literally “on the front.” This phrase indicates a position at the very front of a group, a line, or a vehicle. It can also describe being in a leading position in a race or a competition.

    Vocabulary

    • przód — front
    • prowadzić — to lead / to drive
    • pierwszy — first

    Grammar note

    'Na przedzie' uses the locative case of 'przód'. Note the vowel change from 'ó' to 'e' which is common in many Polish noun declensions.

    Cultural context

    In a car, "na przedzie" refers specifically to the front seats (driver or passenger).

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