Dobrego gniazda dobre plemię
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What it means
From a good nest comes good offspring. Children reflect the quality of their upbringing and family background.
English equivalent
Like father, like son.
Vocabulary
- gniazdo — nest
- plemię — tribe, offspring, kin
Grammar note
'Dobrego gniazda' — genitive of origin: 'from a good nest'. 'Dobre plemię' — nominative predicate.
Cultural context
Emphasises the importance of family lineage and upbringing in shaping character — a common theme in Polish folk wisdom.
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