Błądzić jest rzeczą ludzką
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What it means
Literally “to err is a human thing.” The Polish equivalent of “to err is human” — acknowledging that making mistakes is a natural part of being human.
Vocabulary
- błądzić — to err / to go astray
- rzecz — thing / matter
- ludzki — human
Grammar note
The infinitive 'błądzić' functions as the subject. 'Rzeczą ludzką' is the instrumental predicate after the implied 'jest' — a classic Latin-influenced construction.
Cultural context
A translation of the Latin 'errare humanum est.' Used to excuse mistakes or to show compassion toward someone who has made an error.
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