Idzie luty, podkuj buty
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What it means
February brings hard cold and icy weather, so get ready, both in a practical sense and in life. It is a reminder to prepare for difficult times ahead.
Vocabulary
- luty — February
- podkuć — to shoe a horse; here, to put metal tips on boots
- buty — boots, shoes
Grammar note
'Podkuj' is an imperative meaning 'shoe' or 'fit with tips.' In 'idzie luty', 'luty' is the subject and 'idzie' means 'is coming.'
Cultural context
This seasonal proverb warns that February can be very cold and icy. In the past, people fitted boots with metal tips for grip on ice.
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