Historia z mchu i paproci
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What it means
Literally “a story from moss and ferns.” Means a very old story, an ancient tale — something so old it has moss and ferns growing on it. Used for outdated information or ancient history.
Vocabulary
- historia — story / history
- mech — moss
- paproć — fern
Grammar note
'Z mchu i paproci' uses the genitive after 'z' — made of moss and ferns, i.e. ancient.
Cultural context
A poetic expression evoking the deep forest floor. Used with gentle irony when someone brings up something very old or long-settled.
Intermediate
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