Koń mechaniczny
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What it means
Literally “mechanical horse.” A colloquial Polish term for a motorcycle or moped — “iron horse,” “mechanical steed.”
Vocabulary
- koń — horse
- mechaniczny — mechanical
Grammar note
Nominative masculine noun phrase. An affectionate, slightly old-fashioned term.
Cultural context
In Polish folk and colloquial speech, vehicles are often given animal names — 'koń mechaniczny' for a motorbike reflects the transition from horse-drawn to motorised transport.
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