A1
by
/baɪ/
preposition
przez
/pʂɛs/· przyimekAlso
przyobok
Definition
Indicating the means or agent, proximity, or a point in time.
Examples
The book was written by a famous author.
Książka została napisana przez słynnego autora.
She sat by the window, reading a novel.
Siedziała przy oknie, czytając powieść.
Please send the report by Friday.
Proszę wysłać raport do piątku.
Collocations
by handby chanceby mistake
adverb
obok
/ˈɔbɔk/· przysłówekAlso
przez
Definition
Indicating movement past something or someone, or passing a period of time.
Examples
He walked right by without noticing me.
Przeszedł tuż obok, nie zauważając mnie.
Time flew by so quickly.
Czas minął tak szybko.
Collocations
pass bystand bycome by
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