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  What it means

  “God grant you health.” A traditional blessing wishing someone good health — often said after a sneeze or as a general well-wish.

  Vocabulary

  • daj — give (imperative)
  • Bóg — God (vocative: Boże)
  • zdrowie — health

  Grammar note

  'Zdrowie' is accusative of 'zdrowie'. A fixed blessing formula.

  Cultural context

  A traditional Polish blessing, especially common among older generations. Also used after someone sneezes, alongside 'na zdrowie'.

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