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  What it means

  “He who gave teeth will also give bread.” God (or fate) who gave you the means to eat will also provide the food. Trust that provision follows need.

  English equivalent

  God will provide.

  Vocabulary

  • dać — to give
  • ząb — tooth
  • chleb — bread

  Grammar note

  'Zęby' is accusative plural of 'ząb'. The parallel 'dał … da' contrasts past and future tense of the same verb to make the logical point.

  Cultural context

  A common expression of faith-based optimism. Often said to reassure someone worried about how they will manage financially.

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