Obiecanki cacanki
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What it means
This is a rhyming, dismissive phrase used to describe empty promises that are never intended to be kept. It suggests that the speaker doesn’t believe the person making the promise.
Vocabulary
- obiecywać — to promise
- obiecanka — promise (diminutive/informal)
- głupi — fool / stupid
Grammar note
A classic Polish rhyming pair. The full version is: "Obiecanki, cacanki, a głupiemu radość" (Promises, trifles, and joy for the fool).
Cultural context
Highly common in political discussions when voters are tired of unfulfilled campaign pledges.
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