Daj psu spokój, pies ci da dwa
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What it means
Leave the dog alone and the dog will give you two (in return). Meaning: if you don’t bother someone, they won’t bother you — and peace is its own reward.
Vocabulary
- spokój — peace, calm
- dać — to give
- pies — dog
Grammar note
'Daj' is imperative. 'Ci' is the dative of 'ty' (to you). 'Da dwa' — gives two (back).
Cultural context
Advises against provoking trouble unnecessarily.
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