do rzeczy

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “to [the] matter”. Compare Ukrainian до ре́чі (do réči).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dɔˈʐɛ.t͡ʂɨ/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂɨ

Adjective

do rzeczy (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (idiomatic) on point, on topic, relevant
    Synonym: sensowny
    Antonyms: od rzeczy, bezsensowny

Adverb

do rzeczy (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) on point, on topic, relevantly
    Synonyms: na temat, sensownie
    Antonyms: od rzeczy, bezsensownie

Further reading
  • do rzeczy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • do rzeczy in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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