Być w Rzymie i papieża nie widzieć
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What it means
Literally “to be in Rome and not see the Pope.” Means to miss the most obvious or important thing when you’re right there — to overlook the main attraction.
Vocabulary
- Rzym — Rome
- papież — Pope
Grammar note
'W Rzymie' is locative. 'Papieża' is genitive after negation ('nie widzieć' + genitive).
Cultural context
Reflects Poland's strong Catholic identity — the Pope is the ultimate symbol of what you shouldn't miss.
Intermediate
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