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  What it means

  “Nothing in the world is dearer than one’s own family rubbish.” Home, however humble or imperfect, is irreplaceable. We cherish our own origins and family above all else.

  English equivalent

  There's no place like home.

  Vocabulary

  • drogi — dear, precious, expensive
  • świat — world
  • rodzinny — family (adjective), home
  • śmieci — rubbish, trash (here used affectionately for home/origins)

  Grammar note

  'Droższe' is the comparative of 'drogie'. 'Nad' + accusative is used in comparisons meaning 'than'. 'Na świecie' uses the locative of 'świat'.

  Cultural context

  The deliberate use of 'śmieci' (rubbish) is ironic and affectionate — even the mess of home is precious.

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