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  What it means

  Literally “Pole and Hungarian — two nephews/brothers.” Part of a historical rhyme celebrating the long-standing friendship between the two nations.

  Vocabulary

  • bratanek — nephew (brother's son); colloquially: buddy

  Grammar note

  The full rhyme ends: '...i do szabli, i do szklanki' (both for the sword and for the glass).

  Cultural context

  Essential cultural knowledge; you will hear this at any Polish-Hungarian gathering.

  Intermediate

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