przecież — meaning in English

English meaning

• after all adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
• why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

przecież is used for these senses in English:

• after all (idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
• why (dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

after all — full definition

1. adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
2. adverb Used to introduce a reason or fact that supports what has just been said, often one the listener should already have in mind.

why — full definition

1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
2. noun The reason behind something.
3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.

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