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second-hand
/ˌsekəndˈhænd/
adjective
używany
Also
z drugiej ręki
Definition
Having been previously owned or used by someone else, or obtained from another source rather than directly.
Examples
I bought a second-hand car that was still in good condition.
Kupiłem używany samochód, który był jeszcze w dobrym stanie.
She prefers to buy second-hand clothes to save money.
Woli kupować ubrania z drugiej ręki, żeby zaoszczędzić pieniądze.
Collocations
second-hand carsecond-hand smokesecond-hand shop
adverb
z drugiej ręki
Also
pośrednio
Definition
In a way that has been previously owned or used, or indirectly from another source.
Examples
He heard the news second-hand, not directly from the source.
Usłyszał wiadomość z drugiej ręki, nie bezpośrednio ze źródła.
You can buy furniture second-hand at a much lower price.
Meble można kupić używane po znacznie niższej cenie.
Synonyms
Collocations
buy second-handhear second-hand
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