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  What it means

  “Better Agata than her father.” This humorous proverb means that a daughter may surpass her father. More broadly, a younger person can do better than an older one. It is sometimes said when a woman proves especially capable.

  Vocabulary

  • lepsza — better (feminine form of 'lepszy')
  • niźli — than (archaic/poetic variant of 'niż')
  • tata — dad, father

  Grammar note

  'Lepsza' is the feminine nominative comparative adjective agreeing with 'Agata'. 'Niźli' is an archaic form of 'niż' (than).

  Cultural context

  Agata works as a familiar female name in this saying. The old-fashioned word 'niźli' gives it a folk feel.

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