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    What it means

    Literally “the other half.” Refers to a romantic partner — the person who completes you. Widely used in everyday speech and on greeting cards.

    Vocabulary

    • druga — second, other (feminine)
    • połówka — half (diminutive of 'połowa')

    Grammar note

    The diminutive 'połówka' (rather than 'połowa') adds warmth and affection to the phrase.

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