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  What it means

  “A guest in the house, God in the house.” Welcoming a guest is a sacred act — hospitality is a virtue blessed by God. One of the most famous Polish proverbs about the culture of hospitality.

  Vocabulary

  • gość — guest
  • dom — house, home
  • Bóg — God

  Grammar note

  An elliptical sentence with no verb. 'W dom' uses the accusative (direction: into the house), not the locative.

  Cultural context

  A cornerstone of Polish hospitality culture, rooted in Catholic tradition. Often displayed on plaques in Polish homes.

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