What does dla in Polish mean?

What is the meaning of the word dla in Polish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dla in Polish.

The word dla in Polish means for, for the sake of, dla, dla, dla, dla, dla, dla dorosłych, dziecięce, być typowym dla kogoś, być dla kogoś korzystnym, basenik dla ptaków, budka dla ptaków, nasiona dla ptaków, przystań, apartament dla nowożeńców, atrakcyjny dla kolekcjonerów, przejście dla pieszych, wykazywać brak szacunku dla kogoś/czegoś, dom dla lalek, kładka, oparcie dla nóg, toaleta dla mężczyzn, zdrowy dla kogoś/czegoś, dobry dla kogoś/czegoś, fryzjer dla zwierząt, zagłówek, zabierać dla siebie, być pobłażliwym dla kogoś, przeznaczony na coś, dla zaproszonych, łaskawy dla kogoś, stracony dla czegoś/kogoś, odzież damska, dostępny dla kogoś, zamknięcie dla ruchu kołowego, zamknąć dla ruchu kołowego, schronisko dla psów, publiczny, narkotyk zażywany dla relaksu, obóz dla uchodźców, schronisko dla bezdomnych, przyjemny dla oka, przyjęcie dla dzieci z nocowaniem, dla palących, miejsce dla świadka, niewidoczny dla radarów, klatka dla zwierząt hodowlanych, przyjemny dla ucha, punkt podparcia dla stopy, charakterystyczny, być dla kogoś wyzwaniem. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dla

for, for the sake of

dla

(appropriate to)

To jest idealna książka dla młodej dziewczyny.

This is an ideal book for a young girl.

dla

(in order to benefit: sb)

Will you do a favour for me? Hillary Clinton stumped for Obama in several States.

dla

(intended for: sb)

Wszystkie te prezenty są dla ciebie.

All these gifts are for you.

dla

(in sb's opinion, for sb's tastes)

Ten film był dla mnie za długi.

That movie was too long for me.

dla

(expressing a wish)

Wszystko dla miski zupy w tej chwili!

Oh for a bowl of soup right now!

dla dorosłych

(intended for mature persons) (przenośny)

This movie has adult themes.

dziecięce

(for a baby)

The woman was buying baby clothes.

być typowym dla kogoś

(informal (be typical, expected of sb)

It's just like Alice to lock herself out of her own hotel room.

być dla kogoś korzystnym

(benefit sb)

I know you're not a natural linguist, but learning French would be to your advantage, given that we live in France.

basenik dla ptaków

(basin in a garden for birds)

budka dla ptaków

(structure built to feed or shelter birds) (lęgowa)

nasiona dla ptaków

(grain for feeding birds)

A robin flew down to peck at the birdseed I had scattered on the patio.

przystań

(shelter for boats)

The college keeps its canoes in the boathouse on the riverbank.

apartament dla nowożeńców

(hotel room for newlyweds)

The bridal suite was booked so we stayed in the penthouse.

atrakcyjny dla kolekcjonerów

(valued by collectors)

My grandmother has dozens of collectible figurines.

przejście dla pieszych

(US (pedestrian crossing)

The city is planning to repaint all of the crosswalks to make them more visible.

wykazywać brak szacunku dla kogoś/czegoś

(informal (speak ill of)

That editorial disrespects people of other cultures.

dom dla lalek

(miniature house for dolls)

Edgar built an elaborate dollhouse for his granddaughter.

kładka

(bridge that is crossed on foot)

A rickety footbridge spanned the rocky creek.

oparcie dla nóg

(climbing: secure place)

I can't climb any farther - there are no footholds!

toaleta dla mężczyzn

(informal (men's toilets)

Patrick popped out to the gents.

zdrowy dla kogoś/czegoś

(healthy)

Cod liver oil is supposed to be good for you.

dobry dla kogoś/czegoś

(beneficial)

Whoever said that pain is good for the soul?

fryzjer dla zwierząt

(person who tends dogs' coats)

We're taking our dog to the groomer today for a flea bath.

zagłówek

(seat's head support)

zabierać dla siebie

(figurative (monopolize)

Quit hogging the computer or I'm going to tell mom what you've been doing online!

być pobłażliwym dla kogoś

(indulge)

Just humour him, eventually he'll realise he's wrong.

przeznaczony na coś

(usu passive (designate)

This money is intended for hurricane relief.

dla zaproszonych

(open only to invited guests)

łaskawy dla kogoś

(benevolent)

The king was kind to the people of his country and was well liked.

stracony dla czegoś/kogoś

(figurative (beyond reach) (przenośny)

She used to be a committed Christian, but now she is lost to the Church.

odzież damska

(US (women's garments)

Eleanor works in the misses department.

dostępny dla kogoś

(unrestricted)

Registration is open to everybody.

zamknięcie dla ruchu kołowego

(street conversion)

zamknąć dla ruchu kołowego

(open sth only to those on foot)

schronisko dla psów

(enclosure for stray dogs)

The dog catcher takes stray dogs to the pound.

publiczny

(open to view, not private)

The singer will have a public wedding.

narkotyk zażywany dla relaksu

(drug taken for pleasure)

The use of recreational drugs by adolescents is less of a problem here than it is in other areas.

obóz dla uchodźców

(refugee lodging)

People went to the refugee camp to escape the war.

schronisko dla bezdomnych

(for homeless people)

The homeless spent the night in a shelter.

przyjemny dla oka

(attractive to look at)

This cheaper option is a bit less sightly, but it is still very high quality.

przyjęcie dla dzieci z nocowaniem

(child's overnight party)

The boys are on a sleepover at Chris's house.

dla palących

(area, section: for smokers)

The restaurant no longer has a smoking area.

miejsce dla świadka

(witness box)

The stand seemed a lonely and intimidating place to Gavin.

niewidoczny dla radarów

(military: moving without detection)

The military used stealth aircraft in the attacks.

klatka dla zwierząt hodowlanych

(livestock enclosure)

przyjemny dla ucha

(figurative (pleasing to the ear)

The band played a sweet melody.

punkt podparcia dla stopy

(place for one's toes to grip)

The rock climber's progress was slow because he was having trouble finding toeholds.

charakterystyczny

(figurative (characteristic, distinctive)

Marilyn was at the party with her trademark high heels.

być dla kogoś wyzwaniem

(figurative (challenge)

"Little things are sent to try us", as the saying goes.

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