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  What it means

  The harder the work, the sweeter the reward and the more satisfying the effort feels. Struggle makes the outcome more meaningful.

  English equivalent

  No pain, no gain.

  Vocabulary

  • praca — work, labour
  • znój — toil, hardship
  • miły — pleasant, dear

  Grammar note

  'Im… tym…' comparative correlative. 'Znoje' is the plural of 'znój', an elevated/literary word for toil.

  Cultural context

  A proverb with a slightly literary register, reflecting the value placed on hard work in Polish culture.

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