Dał Bóg dziecko, da i na dziecko
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What it means
God gave the child, and He will also provide for the child. It expresses faith that the means to raise a child will come with the child.
Vocabulary
- dać — to give
- Bóg — God
- dziecko — child
Grammar note
'Dał' is the past tense of 'dać'. 'Na dziecko' means for the child and uses 'na' with the accusative for purpose or provision.
Cultural context
A traditional religious proverb that comforts parents worried about caring for a new child.
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