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    What it means

    “The world belongs to the brave.” Fortune favours the bold — those who take risks and act with courage are the ones who succeed and claim their place in the world.

    Vocabulary

    • odważny — brave, bold
    • świat — world
    • należeć — to belong

    Grammar note

    'Do odważnych' uses the genitive plural of 'odważny' (used as a noun) after 'do'. 'Należy' is third-person singular present of 'należeć'.

    Cultural context

    A motivational saying used to encourage bold action. The Polish equivalent of 'fortune favours the brave.'

    Intermediate

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