Polish words / 501–750 / no. 725

obok

/ˈɔbɔk/preposition#725 most common

next to, beside, next door

Usage noteTakes genitive: 'obok domu'; also an adverb: 'mieszka obok' (lives next door).

Examples

  • Usiądź obok mnie na kanapie.
    Sit next to me on the sofa.
  • Nasi sąsiedzi mieszkają tuż obok.
    Our neighbours live right next door.

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