Nie od razu Rzym zbudowano
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What it means
Literally “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Used to encourage patience — great things take time and effort, and one shouldn’t expect instant results.
Vocabulary
- od razu — right away, immediately
- zbudowano — was built (impersonal past passive)
Grammar note
Uses the impersonal passive form 'zbudowano' (from 'zbudować'), common in proverb-like expressions.
Cultural context
A direct Polish equivalent of the English proverb 'Rome wasn't built in a day,' shared across European cultures.
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