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  What it means

  “On Saint Adalbert’s Day the stork will lay an egg.” Tied to April 23rd (St. Adalbert/Wojciech), this proverb marks the return of storks to Poland — a beloved sign of spring.

  Vocabulary

  • zniesie — will lay (future of znieść)
  • jajko — egg
  • bociek — stork (colloquial/affectionate)

  Grammar note

  'Zniesie' is the third person singular future of 'znieść' (to lay, to bring down).

  Cultural context

  The white stork is one of the most beloved symbols of spring in Poland. St. Adalbert's Day (April 23) traditionally marked their expected arrival.

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