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  What it means

  Literally “to attention.” The military command to stand at attention — used both literally (in the army) and figuratively to mean alert, watchful, ready. “At attention,” “on the alert.”

  Vocabulary

  • baczność — attention, alertness

  Grammar note

  'Na baczność' uses the accusative of 'baczność' after 'na'. As a command: 'Baczność!' alone means 'Attention!'

  Cultural context

  Military culture has a strong presence in Polish life and language — 'na baczność' is instantly understood by all Poles.

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