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  What it means

  “God gave the child, He will provide for the child.” Trust that the means to raise a child will come. A reassurance to parents anxious about the cost of having children.

  English equivalent

  God never sends mouths but He sends meat.

  Vocabulary

  • dać — to give
  • dziecko — child
  • na — for, on (here: for the needs of)

  Grammar note

  'Dał' — past tense; 'da' — future tense (perfective). 'Na dziecko' — accusative after 'na', meaning 'for the child's needs'.

  Cultural context

  Reflects the deeply Catholic worldview of Polish folk culture, where God is seen as a provider.

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