Głos matki – głos Boga.
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What it means
“A mother’s voice is the voice of God.” It says that a mother’s advice deserves great respect and should be taken seriously.
English equivalent
Mother knows best.
Vocabulary
- głos — voice
- matka — mother
- Bóg — God
Grammar note
A nominal sentence with no verb. 'Matki' and 'Boga' are both genitive singular forms used in possessive constructions.
Cultural context
Reflects the deep reverence for mothers in Polish Catholic culture.
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