idź do domu
The English phrase "go home" is translated into Polish as idź do domu.
This phrase is used when you want someone to return to their house.
Meaning: return to one's house (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative idź (go), the preposition do (to/towards) and domu (house/home).
Which one should you use?
Wróć już do domu translates to "go home already" and is used to convey a sense of urgency or impatience. Additionally, Spadaj do domu can be translated as "bugger off home" and is used among close friends with a playful or teasing undertone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form idź do domu is the singular imperative, used when speaking to one person whom you know informally. If you are addressing a group of people, you should use the plural imperative idźcie do domu.
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase Spadaj do domu with a stranger, it is not 'playful' but a direct insult, similar to telling someone to 'get lost' or 'get out of my sight'.
- While 'go home' is a neutral command, saying Idź do swojego domu can sound suspiciously like you are telling someone to 'go to your own house', which can be interpreted as a rude way to tell someone they do not belong in the current company.
- In very informal Polish slang, instead of saying 'go home', one might use the word chatka to refer to a small or cozy home, making the command 'idź do swojej chatki' sound almost patronizing or overly sweet.
Examples in context
- Idź do domu z Ziri.Go home with Ziri.This example shows how to use idź do domu with a companion.Tatoeba #12832176 by Rudzielec, translation #10475844 by Amastan
- Idź do domu, teraz.Go home now.This example shows the use of idź do domu with a time adverb.Tatoeba #1552484 by hello_frustration, translation #1446762 by CK
- Ściemnia się. Lepiej idź do domu.It's getting dark. You'd better go home.This example uses idź do domu to suggest someone should head home because it is getting dark.Tatoeba #1176467 by Ptr, translation #28447 by CK
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Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are at a party that is ending.
- PawełJest już bardzo późno, idź do domu.It is very late already, go home.
- AnnaMasz rację, muszę już iść.You are right, I must go now.
- PawełTo idź do domu bezpiecznie.Then go home safely.
- AnnaDobranoc, Pawle!Goodnight, Paweł!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
