aby do

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “hopefully until/by”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈa.bɨ dɔ/

Particle

aby do

  1. used to express the hope that what we consider good will begin when the thing in question begins
    Synonym: byle do
    Aby do wtorku, a potem już można odpoczywać. ― Just wait till Tuesday, and then you can finally rest.

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