Farbowany lis
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What it means
Literally “a dyed fox.” Describes a cunning, two-faced person who pretends to be something they are not — a fake, a fraud, or someone who has reinvented themselves to deceive others.
Vocabulary
- farbowany — dyed, painted (past passive participle)
- lis — fox
Grammar note
'Farbowany' is a past passive participle used as an adjective, masculine nominative singular.
Cultural context
The fox is a classic symbol of cunning in Polish folklore and fables.
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