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  What it means

  Literally “in measure.” This is one of the most useful phrases in Polish. It works as an adverb meaning “reasonably,” “fairly,” or “adequately.” It suggests something is “okay” or “enough,” neither excellent nor terrible. It also appears 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 sound realistic or modest about a situation. If you ask a Pole how they are, "W miarę" is a common, down-to-earth reply.

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