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  What it means

  Literally “to live on suitcases.” This idiom refers to someone who is constantly traveling, moving between places, or lacks a permanent home. In a modern context, it is often used by expats or professionals who travel for work and never fully unpack because their next journey is always just around the corner.

  Vocabulary

  • walizka — suitcase
  • żyć — to live
  • podróżować — to travel

  Grammar note

  The phrase uses the preposition 'na' followed by the locative plural 'walizkach'. In Polish, 'na' usually triggers the locative case when describing a static position or state of being.

  Cultural context

  This expression is very common in contemporary Poland, especially among the younger generation or "digital nomads." It carries a slightly weary tone, suggesting a lack of stability.

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