Ganc egal
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What it means
From German ‘ganz egal’ — “completely equal/indifferent.” Means couldn’t care less, it makes absolutely no difference. A very colloquial expression showing total indifference.
Vocabulary
- ganc — completely / totally (from German 'ganz')
- egal — equal / indifferent (from German 'egal')
Grammar note
An uninflected borrowed phrase used as a predicate. Functions like 'wszystko jedno' (all the same) but more emphatic and slangy.
Cultural context
A relic of German linguistic influence on Polish, particularly in regions historically under Prussian or Austrian rule. Still used today, especially by older speakers.
Intermediate
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