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  What it means

  “This one his own, and that one his own.” Each person sticks to their own opinion, interest, or way — neither side budges. Used to describe a stubborn standoff or two people talking past each other.

  English equivalent

  Each to their own.

  Vocabulary

  • swoje — one's own (thing)
  • ten — this one, that one

  Grammar note

  'Swoje' is the accusative neuter of 'swój' (one's own). The elliptical structure omits the verb, giving the phrase a resigned, matter-of-fact tone.

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