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  What it means

  Literally “without a heart.” This describes a person who is cruel, cold, or completely lacking in empathy. It can be used for someone who makes a harsh decision without considering people’s feelings, or for someone who is generally uncaring.

  Vocabulary

  • serce — heart
  • okrutny — cruel
  • zimny — cold

  Grammar note

  'Serca' is the genitive of 'serce'. You can use this phrase as a predicate ("On jest bez serca") or as an adjective-like phrase ("To była decyzja bez serca").

  Cultural context

  This is a universal metaphor. In Polish culture, like many others, the heart is seen as the seat of empathy and kindness.

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