Brzydkie kaczątko
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What it means
Literally “the ugly duckling.” Refers to someone who is overlooked or underestimated but later turns out to be exceptional.
Vocabulary
- brzydki — ugly
- kaczątko — duckling
Grammar note
'Kaczątko' is a diminutive of 'kaczka' (duck), formed with the suffix '-ątko.' Neuter gender.
Cultural context
From Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, universally known in Poland. Used both literally and figuratively.
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