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  What it means

  “He who works in summer does not feel hunger in winter.” Hard work and preparation during good times ensures you won’t suffer during hard times. A call to diligence and foresight.

  English equivalent

  Make hay while the sun shines.

  Vocabulary

  • latem — in summer
  • pracować — to work
  • zimą — in winter
  • głód — hunger
  • czuć — to feel

  Grammar note

  'Latem' and 'zimą' are instrumental forms of 'lato' and 'zima' used as time adverbials.

  Cultural context

  Rooted in agricultural life where summer harvests determined winter survival.

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