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    What it means

    Literally “like warm bread rolls.” Means something sells or goes extremely fast — “like hotcakes.” “Sprzedaje się jak ciepłe bułeczki” — it’s selling like hotcakes.

    Vocabulary

    • ciepły — warm
    • bułeczka — small bread roll (diminutive)

    Grammar note

    'Bułeczki' is nominative plural — the diminutive adds a sense of freshness and appeal.

    Cultural context

    Fresh bread rolls are a staple of Polish morning life — the image of warm bułeczki straight from the bakery is universally appealing.

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