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    What it means

    Literally “at once” or “for one time.” This means to do something in a single attempt or to consume something all at once. It can also be used in cooking to describe a “single serving.”

    Vocabulary

    • raz — once / one time
    • próbować — to try
    • połknąć — to swallow

    Grammar note

    'Na raz' uses the accusative case. Be careful not to confuse it with 'naraz' (written as one word), which usually means "suddenly" or "at the same time."

    Cultural context

    This is very common when talking about physical tasks ("przeniosę to na raz" — I'll carry it in one go) or eating snacks.

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