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  What it means

  February brings harsh cold and icy conditions, so prepare yourself — literally and figuratively. A reminder to get ready for tough times ahead.

  Vocabulary

  • luty — February
  • podkuć — to shoe (a horse); here: to put metal tips on boots
  • buty — boots, shoes

  Grammar note

  Imperative 'podkuj' (shoe/tip). 'Idzie luty' — 'luty' is the subject, 'idzie' means 'is coming'.

  Cultural context

  A seasonal proverb warning that February is the coldest, iciest month. Historically, boots were fitted with metal tips to grip ice.

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