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  What it means

  “He who has hands for work will eat his fill of sweet rolls.” Those willing to work hard will be rewarded with good things in life. A celebration of industriousness.

  English equivalent

  No pain, no gain.

  Vocabulary

  • ręce — hands
  • praca — work
  • najeść się — to eat one's fill
  • kołacze — sweet rolls, pastries

  Grammar note

  'Naje się' is the perfective future of 'najeść się'. 'Kołaczy' is the genitive plural, used after 'najeść się'.

  Cultural context

  Kołacze (sweet rolls) were a festive treat, so eating them symbolises reward and prosperity.

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