Dobrego syna nigdy Bóg nie zapomina
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What it means
God never forgets a good son. A proverb of religious consolation: virtue and filial piety are noticed and rewarded by God.
Vocabulary
- syn — son
- zapominać — to forget
Grammar note
'Dobrego syna' — genitive object after negated verb 'nie zapomina' (does not forget).
Cultural context
Rooted in Polish Catholic piety, combining the values of filial duty and divine providence.
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