Gdy nie wiadomo, o co chodzi, to chodzi o pieniądze
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What it means
Literally “when you don’t know what it’s about, it’s about money.” A cynical but widely quoted observation that money is the hidden motive behind most disputes, decisions, and conflicts.
Vocabulary
- wiadomo — it is known, one knows (impersonal)
- chodzi o — it's about, it concerns
- pieniądze — money (plural)
Grammar note
'Chodzi o' is an impersonal construction — literally 'it walks about something', meaning 'it concerns'. 'Pieniądze' is accusative after 'o'.
Cultural context
Often attributed as a Polish folk saying. Widely used in journalism, politics, and everyday cynical commentary.
Intermediate
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