precz

Polish

Alternative forms

• prec (Far Masovian)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *perčь.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈprɛt͡ʂ/

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• Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂ
• Syllabification: precz

Adverb

precz (not comparable)

1. (with a verb) an adverb used to indicate motion away from the given location; away

   Idź precz! ― Away you go!

2. (obsolete) in a crowd; in a large number
3. (obsolete) constantly; still

Interjection

precz

1. (colloquial, dismissal) get out!, out!, beat it!, begone!

   Synonyms: sio, won, wynocha

2. down with...! [with z (+ instrumental) ‘with what’]

   Synonym: koniec

   Precz z komuną! ― Down with communism!

Further reading

• precz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• precz in Polish dictionaries at PWN