Chleb powszedni
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What it means
Literally “daily bread.” Means something that is routine, everyday, ordinary — part of the daily grind. Also used to mean one’s livelihood or basic sustenance.
Vocabulary
- chleb — bread
- powszedni — daily / everyday / ordinary
Grammar note
'Powszedni' is an adjective meaning 'of every day' — from 'powszedni dzień' (weekday, ordinary day). The phrase is nominative.
Cultural context
From the Lord's Prayer ('chleba naszego powszedniego daj nam dzisiaj'). Deeply embedded in Polish Catholic culture.
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