zaraz, zaraz

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “soon, soon”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈza.raz ˈza.ras/
  • Rhymes: -aras

Particle

zaraz, zaraz

  1. used to let someone know that the speaker needs a moment to think about what they want to say and that they will continue speaking in a moment
    Synonym: zaraz
  2. (colloquial) wait a minute (used to indicate a new insight or dawning understanding)
    Synonym: zaraz

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