Jak na święty Józef bocian przyleci, to na skrzydłach resztki śniegu przynosi
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What it means
If the stork arrives on Saint Joseph’s Day (March 19), it brings the last snow of winter on its wings. In other words, cold weather may still come.
Vocabulary
- bocian — stork
- przylecieć — to fly in, to arrive (by flying)
- skrzydło — wing
- resztki — remnants, leftovers
- śnieg — snow
Grammar note
'Na skrzydłach' is locative plural. 'Przynosi' is third person singular present of 'przynosić' (to bring).
Cultural context
The stork is a beloved symbol of spring in Poland. Its arrival was eagerly awaited. Saint Joseph's Day (March 19) marks an early spring milestone.
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