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  What it means

  Literally “for nothing / in vain.” Means without result, uselessly, for nothing — “in vain,” “for nothing,” “to no avail.”

  Vocabulary

  • dar — gift; here: for free, gratis

  Grammar note

  'Na darmo' is a fixed adverbial phrase. Synonym of 'na próżno' (in vain) and 'za darmo' (for free) — though 'na darmo' emphasises futility more than cost.

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