byle do

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “hopefully until/by”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɘ.lɛ dɔ/
• Syllabification: by‧le do

Particle

byle do

1. used to express the hope that what we consider good will begin when the thing in question begins

   Synonym: aby do

   Byle do wtorku, a potem już można odpoczywać. ― Just wait till Tuesday, and then you can finally rest.

Further reading

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