As atutowy
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What it means
Literally “the trump ace.” Means the strongest card you have — a decisive advantage or resource held in reserve for the right moment.
Vocabulary
- as — ace (in cards)
- atutowy — trump / of trumps
- atut — trump card / asset
Grammar note
'Atutowy' is a masculine adjective agreeing with 'as'. In use: 'To jest nasz as atutowy' (This is our trump card). Can appear in oblique cases: 'asa atutowego' (genitive).
Cultural context
Card-playing imagery is common in Polish idioms. 'Atut' (trump) is also used on its own to mean any personal advantage or strong point.
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