Ku czci
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What it means
Literally “to the honour of.” A formal phrase used in dedications, toasts, and commemorations — “in honour of,” “to the glory of.”
Vocabulary
- ku — towards, to (archaic/formal preposition)
- cześć — honour, glory; also: hi/bye (informal)
Grammar note
'Ku' takes the dative — 'czci' is the dative of 'cześć'. 'Ku' is a formal/archaic preposition rarely used outside fixed phrases.
Cultural context
Used in formal speeches, monument inscriptions, and toasts — a marker of elevated, ceremonial Polish.
Intermediate
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