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  What it means

  A humorous saying meaning “A Pole is not a camel — he must drink (alcohol)”. Used jokingly to justify drinking. It plays on the fact that camels can go without water for long periods.

  Vocabulary

  • wielbłąd — camel
  • pić — to drink
  • musi — must, has to

  Cultural context

  A well-known humorous proverb reflecting Polish drinking culture. Often cited ironically or self-deprecatingly.

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