Było dwóch braci mądrych, a trzeci żonaty.
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What it means
“There were two wise brothers, and the third was married.” The saying jokingly links marriage with losing wisdom or freedom. It is a playful jab at married men, or at marriage itself.
Vocabulary
- brat — brother
- mądry — wise, clever
- żonaty — married (of a man)
Grammar note
'Dwóch braci' , genitive plural after the numeral 'dwóch'. 'Żonaty' , predicate adjective, nominative singular masculine.
Cultural context
A classic example of Polish folk humour about marriage, delivered with a deadpan punchline.
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