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  What it means

  A well-matched marriage is paradise on earth. A proverb celebrating the happiness that comes from a compatible, harmonious union.

  English equivalent

  A happy marriage is a little bit of heaven on earth.

  Vocabulary

  • dobrane — well-matched, well-suited
  • małżeństwo — marriage, married couple
  • raj — paradise, heaven

  Grammar note

  'Dobrane' is a past passive participle used as an adjective, agreeing with 'małżeństwo' (neuter).

  Cultural context

  Reflects the high value placed on marriage in Polish Catholic culture.

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