Na litość boską
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What it means
Literally “for God’s mercy.” An exclamation of exasperation or pleading — “for God’s sake,” “for pity’s sake,” “for heaven’s sake.”
Vocabulary
- litość — mercy, pity, compassion
- boski — divine, God's (adjective)
Grammar note
'Na litość boską' uses the accusative of 'litość boska' after 'na'. 'Boską' is accusative feminine of 'boski'.
Cultural context
A Catholic exclamation invoking divine mercy — used both sincerely and as a general expression of frustration.
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