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  What it means

  Literally “to catch the bacillus/bug.” Means to catch a bug — either literally (get sick) or figuratively (become enthusiastic about something, catch the bug for a hobby or activity).

  Vocabulary

  • łapać — to catch
  • bakcyl — bacillus, germ; colloquially: bug (enthusiasm)

  Grammar note

  'Bakcyla' is the accusative of 'bakcyl' — direct object of 'łapać'.

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