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  What it means

  “Black humour.” Jokes about dark, morbid, or taboo subjects — gallows humour. Poles are well known for their love of czarny humor.

  Vocabulary

  • czarny — black (masculine)
  • humor — humour, mood

  Grammar note

  Masculine noun phrase. A direct parallel to the English term.

  Cultural context

  Black humour has a long tradition in Polish culture, shaped by a difficult history. It's a common coping mechanism and a staple of Polish comedy.

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