Klęska głodu
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What it means
Literally “disaster of hunger.” The standard Polish term for a famine — used both historically and figuratively for any severe shortage of food or resources.
Vocabulary
- klęska — disaster, calamity, defeat
- głód — hunger, famine
Grammar note
'Głodu' is the genitive of 'głód' — genitive of type/cause (disaster of hunger).
Cultural context
Poland has experienced devastating famines throughout its history — the phrase carries genuine historical weight.
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