Egipskie ciemności
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What it means
Literally “Egyptian darkness.” It refers to total, impenetrable darkness, physical or metaphorical. It comes from the biblical plague of darkness sent upon Egypt. It describes pitch-black conditions or deep ignorance.
Vocabulary
- egipskie — Egyptian (plural adjective)
- ciemności — darkness, darknesses (plural)
Grammar note
'Egipskie' is a plural adjective agreeing with 'ciemności' (feminine plural).
Cultural context
This is a reference to the Book of Exodus, one of the ten plagues of Egypt. Biblical references remain common in Polish idioms because of the country's Catholic heritage.
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