Daj Boże zdrowie
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What it means
“God grant you health.” A traditional blessing wishing someone good health — often said after a sneeze or as a general well-wish.
Vocabulary
- daj — give (imperative)
- Bóg — God (vocative: Boże)
- zdrowie — health
Grammar note
'Zdrowie' is accusative of 'zdrowie'. A fixed blessing formula.
Cultural context
A traditional Polish blessing, especially common among older generations. Also used after someone sneezes, alongside 'na zdrowie'.
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