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  What it means

  “Laughter is health.” Laughing is good for you — a simple, cheerful proverb encouraging a positive outlook and a sense of humour.

  English equivalent

  Laughter is the best medicine.

  Vocabulary

  • śmiech — laughter
  • zdrowie — health

  Grammar note

  A nominal sentence with no verb. 'To' acts as a linking word equivalent to 'is' in this construction.

  Cultural context

  One of the most commonly quoted Polish proverbs, often used to lighten the mood.

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