Na zawsze
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What it means
Literally “for always.” This is the standard way to express permanence or eternity. It is used in both romantic contexts (I will love you forever) and practical ones (this change is permanent).
Vocabulary
- zawsze — always
- wiecznie — eternally
Grammar note
'Zawsze' is an adverb. 'Na zawsze' is a fixed temporal phrase. Note that 'na' + an adverb is a common way to form temporal expressions in Polish.
Cultural context
A common phrase at weddings or in love songs: "Razem na zawsze" (Together forever).
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