I cyprysy mają swoje kaprysy.
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What it means
“Even cypresses have their whims.” People and things can have odd or unexpected moments, even when they seem serious, formal, or fixed. It is a gentle reminder that nothing is perfect.
Vocabulary
- cyprys — cypress (tree)
- kaprys — whim, sudden fancy
Grammar note
The rhyme 'cyprysy / kaprysy' gives this saying its charm. 'Swoje' is a reflexive possessive pronoun and means 'their own'.
Cultural context
In Polish culture, cypresses are linked with solemn places and cemeteries. Giving them "whims" makes the joke more striking.
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