Ciche dni
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What it means
Literally “silent days.” Refers to the silent treatment — when a couple or people in a household stop speaking to each other after a quarrel.
Vocabulary
- cichy — quiet / silent
- dni — days (plural)
Grammar note
A noun phrase in the nominative plural. Used in constructions like 'urządzić komuś ciche dni' (to give someone the silent treatment).
Cultural context
A very recognizable domestic scenario in Polish life. The phrase captures the particular tension of a household feud conducted in silence.
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