Dobrego gniazda dobre plemię
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What it means
From a good nest comes good offspring. Children reflect their upbringing and family background.
English equivalent
Like father, like son.
Vocabulary
- gniazdo — nest
- plemię — tribe, offspring, kin
Grammar note
'Dobrego gniazda' is a genitive of origin meaning from a good nest. 'Dobre plemię' is the nominative predicate.
Cultural context
It stresses how family background and upbringing shape character, a common idea in Polish folk wisdom.
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