I cyprysy mają swoje kaprysy.
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What it means
“Even cypresses have their whims.” Everyone and everything has their quirks and unpredictable moments — even things that seem stiff, formal, or unchanging. A gentle reminder not to expect perfection.
Vocabulary
- cyprys — cypress (tree)
- kaprys — whim, caprice
Grammar note
The rhyme 'cyprysy / kaprysy' is the heart of this saying. 'Swoje' is a reflexive possessive pronoun ('their own').
Cultural context
The cypress is associated with solemnity and cemeteries in Polish culture, making the humour of attributing 'whims' to it more pointed.
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