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  What it means

  Literally “blue blood.” Refers to noble or aristocratic lineage — the same expression as in English. Someone of ‘błękitna krew’ comes from an old, distinguished family.

  Vocabulary

  • błękitny — blue (sky blue / azure)
  • krew — blood

  Grammar note

  'Błękitna' is the feminine nominative adjective agreeing with 'krew' (feminine). In use: 'ma błękitną krew' — he/she has blue blood (accusative).

  Cultural context

  The phrase entered Polish from Spanish/French aristocratic tradition — the idea that noble veins showed blue through pale skin. Used today both seriously and ironically.

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