Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, from [the] top.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɡu.rɨ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -urɨ

Adverb edit

z góry (not comparable)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see z,‎ góra.
  2. from the top
    Synonym: z lotu ptaka
  3. (idiomatic) in advance
    Mogę zapłacić za dwa miesiące z góry.I can pay for two months in advance.
  4. (idiomatic, informal) from the higher-ups
    Nic na to nie poradzę, taki mam nakaz z góry.I can't do anything about this, that's what the higher-ups ordered.

Derived terms edit

phrase

Further reading edit

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