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  What it means

  “Even the gallows is more pleasant in company.” Any hardship or misfortune is easier to bear when shared with others. Companionship softens even the worst of fates.

  English equivalent

  Misery loves company.

  Vocabulary

  • szubienica — gallows
  • milszy — more pleasant, nicer (comparative of miły)
  • towarzystwo — company, companionship

  Grammar note

  'Milsza' is the feminine comparative of 'miły', agreeing with 'szubienica'. 'W towarzystwie' uses the locative of 'towarzystwo'.

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