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    What it means

    A brave, capable, or admirable young man. Used as a compliment, often said to a boy or young man who has done something impressive.

    Vocabulary

    • zuch — brave kid / scout / trooper
    • chłopak — boy / guy

    Grammar note

    Noun phrase in nominative. 'Zuch' can stand alone as a compliment.

    Cultural context

    'Zuch' is also the name of the youngest rank in Polish scouting (ZHP), so the word carries connotations of courage and resourcefulness.

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