Robota nie zając, nie ucieknie
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What it means
“Work is not a hare; it will not run away.” There is no rush, because the work will still be there later. Often said to justify a break or moving slowly.
English equivalent
Work will wait.
Vocabulary
- robota — work, job
- zając — hare
- uciec — to run away, to escape
Grammar note
'Nie ucieknie' is the negative future form of the perfective verb 'uciec'. The comparison is clear: work cannot flee like a hare.
Cultural context
In Polish folk culture, hares are known for speed and slipping away. That makes them a fitting comparison for something that could escape if you wait.
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