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  What it means

  “God willing / please God.” An expression of hope or wish — asking God to grant something. Used when hoping for a good outcome.

  Vocabulary

  • daj — give (imperative)
  • Bóg — God

  Grammar note

  'Boże' is the vocative of 'Bóg' — used when addressing God directly. 'Daj Boże' is a fixed exclamatory phrase.

  Cultural context

  Rooted in Polish Catholic tradition. Used even by non-religious speakers as a general expression of hope.

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