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  What it means

  The harder the work, the sweeter the reward and the more satisfying the effort can feel. Hard work can make the result feel more meaningful.

  English equivalent

  No pain, no gain.

  Vocabulary

  • praca — work, hard work
  • znój — toil, hard work
  • miły — pleasant, dear

  Grammar note

  'Im… tym…' is a comparative paired pattern. 'Znoje' is the plural of 'znój', a literary word for hard work or toil.

  Cultural context

  This proverb has a slightly literary tone and reflects the value placed on hard work in Polish culture.

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