Przez żołądek do serca
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What it means
Literally “through the stomach to the heart.” Means that the way to win someone’s affection is through good food.
Vocabulary
- żołądek — stomach
- serce — heart
- przez — through
Grammar note
'Przez' takes the accusative — 'żołądek' stays in its base form. 'Do serca' uses the genitive after 'do.'
Cultural context
Food is central to Polish hospitality. This proverb reflects the importance of home-cooked meals in Polish family culture.
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