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  What it means

  Literally “into one’s ownership” or “as one’s own property,” this phrase means to own something outright, as opposed to renting or borrowing. “Kupić mieszkanie na własność” means “to buy an apartment to own it outright.” It emphasizes permanent, full legal ownership rather than a temporary or partial arrangement.

  Vocabulary

  • własność — ownership, property
  • na własność — outright, as one's own property, to keep
  • kupić — to buy (perfective)
  • mieszkanie — apartment, flat

  Grammar note

  The noun 'własność' (feminine) is in the accusative case after the directional preposition 'na'. The accusative singular of feminine nouns ending in -ość takes the same form as the nominative. The phrase often follows verbs of transfer or acquisition: 'dostać na własność' (to receive as one's property), 'oddać na własność' (to transfer ownership of).

  Cultural context

  This expression is common in real estate, legal, and financial contexts, reflecting the cultural importance of homeownership in Poland. After decades of communist-era collective housing, owning property 'na własność' carries a strong connotation of independence and security. The closest English phrase is 'to own outright' or 'freehold'.

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