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  What it means

  Literally “for God’s love / for the love of God.” A strong exclamation of exasperation, pleading, or emphasis — “for the love of God,” “for goodness’ sake.”

  Vocabulary

  • miłość — love
  • boski — divine, God's

  Grammar note

  'Na miłość boską' uses the accusative of 'miłość boska' after 'na'. Stronger and more emotional than 'na litość boską'.

  Cultural context

  A deeply Catholic exclamation — invoking God's love as the ultimate appeal. Used both in genuine distress and as everyday emphasis.

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