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  What it means

  Literally “four letters.” A polite euphemism for the backside (tyłek/dupa — both four-letter words in Polish). Used to avoid saying something rude directly.

  Vocabulary

  • cztery — four
  • litery — letters (plural)

  Grammar note

  'Cztery' takes the nominative plural of 'litera'. The phrase works as a noun substitute.

  Cultural context

  A classic Polish euphemism. Saying 'wypad na cztery litery' (get lost — literally 'go to four letters') is a common way to tell someone off without swearing outright.

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