What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb wynosić (to carry out/remove) and the reflexive pronoun się (self), literally meaning to carry oneself out.
Which one should you use?
While the neutral command to exit or go out is wyjdź, wynoś się carries a much stronger, hostile connotation similar to "get the hell out". Other related verbs include wydać się or wyjść na jaw for something becoming known, and uciekać for coming out of a situation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form wynoś się is rude and aggressive, often used when someone is angry. For more polite or formal situations, you can use Proszę wyjść (please get out), Mogę prosić o wyjście? (May I ask you to leave?) or Proszę opuścić teren (please leave the premises). In casual, informal environments, you might hear the phrase Wypad stąd (get out of here).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form wynoś się is the singular imperative, used when addressing one person. If you are commanding a group of people to get out, use the plural form wynoście się.
Did you know?
- While wynoś się means 'get out', the root verb wynosić is also used to describe 'carrying out' the trash, making the phrase sound as if you are treating the person like rubbish.
- The reflexive pronoun się in wynoś się is an ancient survivor from Proto-Indo-European roots, making it a linguistic relative of the English 'self' found in words like 'self-control'.
- Because wynoś się is so aggressive, using it in a professional setting in Poland would be considered a significant social transgression, potentially even grounds for a formal reprimand.
Examples in context
- Wynoś się!Get out.This example shows the use of the phrase wynoś się as a direct command.Tatoeba #547705 by Bilberry, translation #22016 by Eldad
- Proszę wyjść z tego pomieszczeniaPlease get out of this room.
- Wypad stąd, nie mam czasuGet out of here, I don't have time.
- Wynoś się stąd natychmiast!Get out of here immediately!
- Po prostu wynoś się!Just get out!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Katarzyna are having a heated argument in their apartment.
- TomaszNie chcę cię więcej widzieć!I don't want to see you anymore!
- KatarzynaNie przesadzaj, Tomaszu.Don't exaggerate, Tomasz.
- TomaszWynoś się z mojego domu!Get out of my house!
- KatarzynaDobrze, skoro tak mówisz.Fine, if that's what you say.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries się, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
