Inna para kaloszy
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What it means
Literally “a different pair of galoshes.” Means a completely different matter — used to draw a distinction between two things that might seem similar but aren’t. The Polish equivalent of “a different kettle of fish.”
Vocabulary
- para — pair
- kalosze — galoshes, rubber boots
Grammar note
'Para kaloszy' — 'kaloszy' is genitive plural of 'kalosze' after 'para' (a pair of).
Cultural context
Kalosze (rubber boots) were a ubiquitous item in Polish everyday life, making this a very grounded, homely image.
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