Błąd w sztuce
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What it means
Literally “an error in the craft.” Refers to a professional mistake — a failure to meet the expected standard of one’s trade or profession. Commonly used in medical, legal, and technical contexts.
Vocabulary
- błąd — error / mistake
- sztuka — art / craft / trade
Grammar note
'W sztuce' uses the locative of 'sztuka' after 'w' (in).
Cultural context
Most often heard as 'błąd w sztuce lekarskiej' (medical malpractice), but applies to any profession.
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