Gwóźdź programu
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What it means
Literally “the nail of the programme.” The highlight or star attraction of an event, show, or programme — the thing everyone is most looking forward to. The centrepiece.
Vocabulary
- gwóźdź — nail — here: highlight, centrepiece
- program — programme, show
Grammar note
'Programu' is the genitive singular of 'program', used in a descriptive genitive construction.
Cultural context
Widely used in entertainment, journalism, and event planning. The same word 'gwóźdź' means both 'nail' and 'highlight' — the nail that holds everything together.
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