Łagodny jak baranek
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What it means
Literally “gentle as a little lamb.” Describes someone who is meek, mild, and completely harmless — “gentle as a lamb,” “meek as a lamb.”
Vocabulary
- łagodny — gentle, mild, meek
- baranek — little lamb (diminutive of baran)
Grammar note
'Jak baranek' — nominative after 'jak' in a comparison.
Cultural context
The lamb as a symbol of innocence and gentleness is deeply embedded in Polish Catholic culture — the Lamb of God (Baranek Boży) is a central religious image.
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