Gdy nie wiadomo, o co chodzi, to wiadomo, że chodzi o pieniądze
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What it means
Literally “when you don’t know what it’s about, you know it’s about money.” A cynical but widely shared observation that money is the hidden motive behind most disputes, decisions, and mysteries.
Vocabulary
- wiadomo — it is known / one knows (impersonal)
- chodzić o — to be about / to concern
- pieniądze — money (plural)
Grammar note
'Chodzi o' + accusative — 'o co chodzi' (what it's about), 'chodzi o pieniądze' (it's about money). 'Wiadomo' is an impersonal form.
Cultural context
A saying that crosses political and social lines in Poland. Often quoted in journalism and everyday conversation when a scandal breaks.
Intermediate
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