Dzień powszedni
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What it means
Literally “an ordinary day.” Means a weekday or an everyday, unremarkable day — as opposed to a holiday or special occasion.
Vocabulary
- dzień — day
- powszedni — ordinary / everyday / weekday
Grammar note
'Powszedni' is a masculine adjective agreeing with 'dzień'. Also appears in 'chleb powszedni' (daily bread).
Cultural context
Known to Polish speakers from the Lord's Prayer — 'chleba naszego powszedniego daj nam dzisiaj' (give us this day our daily bread).
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