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  What it means

  Literally “in measure.” This is one of the most versatile phrases in Polish. It acts as an adverb meaning “reasonably,” “fairly,” or “adequately.” It suggests that something is “okay” or “enough,” neither excellent nor terrible. It is also used in the conjunction “w miarę jak” (as / in proportion to) and the phrase “w miarę możliwości” (as far as possible).

  Vocabulary

  • miara — measure / gauge
  • możliwość — possibility

  Grammar note

  'Mierze' is the locative form of 'miara'. While it looks simple, it functions as a qualifier for adjectives (e.g., "w miarę tani" — fairly cheap).

  Cultural context

  Poles often use this when they want to be realistic or modest about a situation. If you ask a Pole how they are, "W miarę" is a very common, grounded response.

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