dawno, dawno temu

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, long, long ago.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdav.nɔ ˈdav.nɔ ˈtɛ.mu/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛmu

Adverb

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dawno, dawno temu (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of dawno temu
  2. (idiomatic) once upon a time (traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales)
    Synonyms: pewnego razu; za górami, za lasami

Further reading

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