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  What it means

  Literally “a brotherly soul.” This describes a person with whom you have an immediate and deep spiritual connection, shared values, or a similar outlook on life. It’s someone who “gets” you without needing a lot of explanation.

  Vocabulary

  • bratni — brotherly / fraternal / kindred
  • dusza — soul
  • przyjaźń — friendship

  Grammar note

  'Bratnia' is the feminine form of the adjective 'bratni', agreeing with the feminine noun 'dusza'.

  Cultural context

  Unlike "soulmate," which often has a romantic connotation in English, "bratnia dusza" is very frequently used for close, platonic friendships.

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