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  What it means

  “The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.” Critics and detractors make noise, but those with purpose continue undeterred. Don’t let naysayers stop you.

  English equivalent

  The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.

  Vocabulary

  • pies — dog
  • szczekać — to bark
  • karawana — caravan
  • iść dalej — to move on, to keep going

  Grammar note

  'Psy szczekają' — 'psy' is the nominative plural of 'pies'. 'Idzie' is third-person singular present of 'iść', with 'karawana' as the subject.

  Cultural context

  This proverb is of Arabic/Turkish origin and entered Polish via trade routes. It is widely used across many languages.

  Intermediate

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