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  What it means

  Literally “Egyptian darkness.” Refers to total, impenetrable darkness — physical or metaphorical. Comes from the biblical plague of darkness sent upon Egypt. Used to describe pitch-black conditions or profound ignorance.

  Vocabulary

  • egipskie — Egyptian (plural adjective)
  • ciemności — darkness, darknesses (plural)

  Grammar note

  'Egipskie' is a plural adjective agreeing with 'ciemności' (feminine plural).

  Cultural context

  A reference to the Book of Exodus — one of the ten plagues of Egypt. Biblical references remain common in Polish idioms due to the country's Catholic heritage.

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