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  What it means

  Visit your sister every six years, your brother every three. A humorous proverb suggesting that family visits — especially to in-laws — need not be too frequent.

  Vocabulary

  • siostra — sister
  • brat — brother
  • szósty — sixth

  Grammar note

  'W rok szósty' — accusative of time expressing 'in the sixth year / every six years'. Archaic rhythmic construction typical of folk proverbs.

  Cultural context

  Reflects folk humour about the obligations and occasional burdens of extended family relationships.

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