Jak mi Bóg miły
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What it means
Literally “as God is dear to me.” A solemn oath meaning “I swear to God,” “as God is my witness.” Used to emphasise that something is absolutely true.
Vocabulary
- miły — dear, beloved
- Bóg — God
Grammar note
'Mi' is the short dative of 'ja' (to me). 'Miły' is a predicate adjective agreeing with 'Bóg' (nominative masculine).
Cultural context
A traditional Catholic oath, stronger and more formal in tone than 'jak Boga kocham'.
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