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  What it means

  “Apply to the wound.” Said of a person who is so kind, gentle, or helpful that you could use them like a healing balm — the ultimate compliment for someone soothing and good-natured.

  Vocabulary

  • rana — wound
  • przyłożyć — to apply, to place against

  Grammar note

  'Do rany' uses the genitive of 'rana' after 'do'. 'Przyłóż' is the imperative of 'przyłożyć'. The full phrase implies the person is as soothing as medicine.

  Cultural context

  A uniquely Polish compliment. Saying someone is 'do rany przyłóż' is high praise for their gentle, helpful character.

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