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  What it means

  Literally “thanks be to God.” Means thank goodness, thank God — an expression of relief that something turned out well or that something bad was avoided.

  Vocabulary

  • Bóg — God
  • dzięki — thanks

  Grammar note

  'Bogu' is the dative of 'Bóg' — thanks are directed to God. A fixed exclamatory phrase, often used as a standalone reaction.

  Cultural context

  Reflects Poland's deep Catholic culture. Used by religious and non-religious Poles alike as a general expression of relief.

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