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  What it means

  Literally “to be the whole world.” This is a romantic and deeply emotional expression used to say that someone is the most important thing in your life. It implies that your entire existence and happiness revolve around that person.

  Vocabulary

  • cały — whole / entire
  • świat — world
  • kochać — to love

  Grammar note

  After the verb 'być' (to be), the noun and its modifying adjective must be in the instrumental case. This is why 'cały świat' becomes 'całym światem'.

  Cultural context

  While common in love songs and poetry, it is also used by parents describing their children. It is a very strong declaration of devotion.

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