Nad życie
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What it means
Literally “above life / more than life.” Means more than life itself — used to express the deepest possible love or devotion. “More than life itself.” E.g. “kocham cię nad życie” — I love you more than life itself.
Vocabulary
- życie — life
Grammar note
'Nad życie' uses the accusative of 'życie' after 'nad' — exceeding a limit.
Cultural context
A deeply romantic and poetic expression — common in Polish love poetry and song lyrics.
Intermediate
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