Jak Kuba Bogu, tak Bóg Kubie
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What it means
You get back what you give. If you treat others poorly, expect the same in return. Karma expressed in folk form.
English equivalent
What goes around comes around.
Vocabulary
- Kuba — Kuba (nickname for Jakub/Jacob)
- Bóg — God
Grammar note
'Bogu' and 'Kubie' are dative forms. The structure 'jak X Y-owi, tak Y X-owi' expresses reciprocity.
Cultural context
Kuba (Jakub) is a common Polish name used in folk proverbs. The proverb implies even God responds in kind to how you treat Him.
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