Sezon ogórkowy
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What it means
Literally “cucumber season.” Refers to the dull summer period (July-August) when nothing significant happens in politics or culture, and news outlets report on trivial stories. “The silly season.”
Vocabulary
- ogórek — cucumber
Grammar note
Adjective 'ogórkowy' modifies 'sezon'.
Cultural context
Derived from the time of year when cucumbers are harvested and preserved, coinciding with summer holidays.
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