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is not bright, clear, or strong. It can describe light, memories, or sometimes a person’s intelligence (informal) start learning
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przyćmiony / słaby (światło) niewyraźny (np. obraz, pamięć) niezbyt inteligentny (potocznie) Weak light ➡ The room was dim and quiet. Not clear (memory, image) ➡ My memories of childhood are dim. Not very intelligent (informal) ➡ He can be a bit dim sometimes.
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describes something tight, stressed, or nervous. It is also used in grammar to describe time (past, present, future). start learning
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napięty / zestresowany czas gramatyczny napinać (czasownik) She felt tense before the exam. The rope was pulled tense. English has several verb tenses. His muscles tensed during the race.
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Means something will happen in a short time, or earlier than someone expects. start learning
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wystarczająco szybko prędzej czy później (czasem ironicznie) Dinner will be ready soon enough. You’ll understand soon enough.
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usually refers to the back part of the foot or the raised part of a shoe. It can also appear in idioms meaning “very close behind”. start learning
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heels (be on someones heels) She wore high heels. My heels hurt after walking all day. The police were on his heels.
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can mean worry about something, a topic or matter, or to be related to something. start learning
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obawa / zmartwienie sprawa / kwestia dotyczyć (czasownik) Climate change is a major concern. Safety is our main concern. This rule concerns all employees.
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to keep something in good condition, keep something at the same level, or continue to state something as true. start learning
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utrzymywać konserwować twierdzić / podtrzymywać opinię It’s important to maintain good health. The company maintains its machines regularly. She maintains that she is right.
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is used to show contrast — something happens even though something else could stop it. start learning
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pomimo mimo Despite the rain, we went out. He succeeded despite many problems.
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describes something that happened or existed before something else. start learning
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poprzedni wcześniejszy My previous job was stressful. Please read the previous chapter first.
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describes someone or something that can be trusted or works well every time. start learning
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niezawodny godny zaufania He is a very reliable worker. This car is cheap and reliable.
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means a strong negative reaction from people after a decision, action, or event — especially in politics, media, or business. start learning
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sprzeciw społeczny negatywna reakcja (np. mediów, ludzi, opinii publicznej) The company faced a public backlash after the announcement. The law caused a strong political backlash. There was social media backlash against the campaign.
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