Dobrego syna nigdy Bóg nie zapomina
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What it means
God never forgets a good son. This religious proverb says that God notices and rewards virtue and respect for parents.
Vocabulary
- syn — son
- zapominać — to forget
Grammar note
'Dobrego syna' is a genitive object after the negative verb 'nie zapomina', does not forget.
Cultural context
It comes from Polish Catholic piety and joins the ideas of duty to parents and God's care.
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