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  What it means

  Literally “at a slant,” this means “diagonally” or “at an angle.” It describes the physical direction of something, like cutting a piece of paper or walking across a square. It’s slightly more emphatic and descriptive than the simpler ’na skos'.

  Vocabulary

  • ukos — slant / diagonal / angle
  • prosto — straight (antonym)
  • przeciąć — to cut through

  Grammar note

  Uses the accusative singular of 'ukos' after the preposition 'na'.

  Cultural context

  A very practical word for giving directions or describing manual tasks like sewing or woodworking.

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