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  What it means

  A traditional hunter’s greeting and blessing, meaning roughly “may the forest be generous” or “good hunting.” Used among hunters as both a greeting and a wish for a successful hunt.

  Vocabulary

  • darzyć — to bestow, to grant
  • bór — forest, woodland (poetic/archaic)

  Grammar note

  An archaic imperative construction — 'darz' is an old imperative of 'darzyć'. 'Bór' is accusative.

  Cultural context

  A deeply traditional phrase in Polish hunting culture. Still used today among hunters as a formal greeting. Equivalent to 'good hunting' in English hunting circles.

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