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    What it means

    Literally “for the pillow.” Means something kept secret, whispered only into a pillow — a private thought, a bedtime secret, or something said in strict confidence.

    Vocabulary

    • do — to / for
    • poduszka — pillow / cushion

    Grammar note

    'Poduszki' is the genitive of 'poduszka' after 'do'.

    Cultural context

    Also used for bedtime reading or listening — 'bajka do poduszki' is a bedtime story.

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