żeby — meaning in English
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English meaning
- may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
- so that conjunction Used to introduce the purpose or intention behind an action.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- tooth noun A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Senses
żeby is used for these senses in English:
- in order for To indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.
- in order that So that; used to indicate purpose
- in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
- may (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
- so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
- so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
- so Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
- so Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
may — full definition
- verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
- verb Used to express a wish or hope.
- name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
so — full definition
- adv To a great or specified extent; very.
- adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
- conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
- intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.