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  What it means

  Literally: “Persistent/sustained work will overcome everything.” The proverb means that consistent, unrelenting effort will eventually conquer any obstacle or difficulty. It is used to encourage people not to give up and to keep working steadily toward their goals, even when progress seems slow. The emphasis is on the sustained, continuous nature of work — not a single burst of effort, but persistent labor over time.

  English equivalent

  Perseverance conquers all.

  Vocabulary

  • praca — work, labor (feminine noun)
  • ustawiczna — persistent, continuous, unceasing (feminine adjective)
  • wszystko — everything (neuter pronoun, accusative)
  • przemoże — will overcome, will conquer (3rd person singular future perfective of przemóc)

  Grammar note

  "Przemoże" is the third-person singular future perfective of "przemóc" (to overcome/conquer) — the perfective aspect signals a definitive, completed future victory. "Ustawiczna" is a feminine adjective in the nominative, agreeing with the feminine noun "praca." "Wszystko" is in the accusative as the direct object of the verb.

  Cultural context

  This proverb reflects the strong Polish cultural respect for diligence and perseverance. It has a slightly formal or elevated register — more common in motivational writing, speeches, or encouraging older-style advice than in casual conversation. It is often quoted when consoling someone going through a long struggle or cheering on a persistent effort.

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