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  What it means

  Literally “the black hour.” Refers to a moment of crisis, hardship, or great misfortune — a dark hour. Often used in the phrase “na czarną godzinę” (for a rainy day / for when times get tough).

  Vocabulary

  • czarna — black (feminine)
  • godzina — hour

  Grammar note

  'Na czarną godzinę' uses the accusative case after 'na' with a future/purpose meaning.

  Cultural context

  Saving money 'na czarną godzinę' is a very common Polish expression for keeping an emergency fund.

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