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  What it means

  Literally “house hen.” Describes a woman who stays at home and focuses entirely on domestic life — a homebody, a housewife in the traditional sense. Can be used neutrally or with mild condescension depending on context.

  Vocabulary

  • kura — hen
  • domowy — domestic, home (adjective)

  Grammar note

  Nominative feminine noun phrase. 'Domowa' agrees with 'kura'.

  Cultural context

  Reflects traditional Polish gender roles — the phrase can be affectionate or dismissive depending on who uses it and how.

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