Na zdrowie
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What it means
Literally “to health.” The standard Polish toast — “cheers,” “to your health.” Also said when someone sneezes — “bless you.”
Vocabulary
- zdrowie — health
Grammar note
'Na zdrowie' uses the accusative of 'zdrowie' after 'na' — a fixed toast/blessing.
Cultural context
One of the most universally known Polish phrases — 'na zdrowie' as a toast is Poland's calling card internationally. The same phrase for sneezes reflects the health-wish connection.
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