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  What it means

  Literally “God is my witness.” A solemn declaration of sincerity — invoking God to confirm that what you are saying is true.

  Vocabulary

  • Bóg — God
  • świadek — witness

  Grammar note

  'Mi' is the short dative of 'ja' (to me / for me). 'Świadkiem' is the instrumental of 'świadek' — predicate after the implied 'jest' (is).

  Cultural context

  A phrase with deep roots in Polish Catholic culture. Used both sincerely and dramatically — sometimes to add weight to a statement, sometimes hyperbolically.

  Intermediate

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