w imię

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Polish

Etymology

Literally, in name .

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (normal speech) /v ˈi.mjɛ/, (careful speech) /v ˈi.mjɛw̃/
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  • Syllabification: w i‧mię

Preposition

w imię

  1. (idiomatic) in the name of (with appeal to)
    w imię Ojca i Syna, i Ducha Świętegoin the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
  2. (idiomatic) in the name of (under the designation or excuse of)
    Oddam swoje ciało w imię nauki.I will donate my body in the name of science.

Further reading

  • w imię in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • w imię in Polish dictionaries at PWN