Dał Bóg dziecko, da i na dziecko
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What it means
God gave the child, He will also provide for the child. An expression of faith that the means to raise a child will come along with the child itself.
Vocabulary
- dać — to give
- Bóg — God
- dziecko — child
Grammar note
'Dał' is past tense of 'dać'. 'Na dziecko' — for the child, using 'na' + accusative to express purpose/provision.
Cultural context
A traditional religious proverb offering comfort to parents worried about providing for a new child.
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