Do diabła
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What it means
“To the devil / damn it.” A common mild expletive expressing frustration or dismissal. Also used in “do diabła z tym” (to hell with it) or “idź do diabła” (go to hell).
Vocabulary
- diabeł — devil
- do diabła — to the devil (genitive)
Grammar note
'Do diabła' uses the genitive of 'diabeł' after 'do'. One of the most common Polish expletives.
Cultural context
Mild enough to use in most company. Far less offensive than stronger alternatives.
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