Kiedy się bracia kochają, to się czubią
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What it means
When brothers love each other, they still quarrel. Even close relationships involve conflict.
English equivalent
The family that fights together, stays together.
Vocabulary
- brat — brother
- kochać się — to love each other
- czubić się — to quarrel, to squabble, to fight
Grammar note
Both verbs use the reflexive 'się'. 'Bracia' is the nominative plural of 'brat' (irregular plural).
Cultural context
Reflects the Polish folk understanding that love and conflict are inseparable in close family bonds.
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