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. It means that if you do not bother someone, they will not bother you, and peace is a reward itself.
Vocabulary
- spokój — peace, calm
- dać — to give
- pies — dog
Grammar note
'Daj' is an imperative. 'Ci' is the dative of 'ty' (to you). 'Da dwa' means it gives two back.
Cultural context
It advises people not to start trouble for no reason.
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