Stary człowiek w rodzinie to skarb
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What it means
“An old person in the family is a treasure.” The elderly carry wisdom, experience, and memory — they are an asset, not a burden.
Vocabulary
- stary — old
- człowiek — person, human being
- rodzina — family
- skarb — treasure
Grammar note
'W rodzinie' is the locative of 'rodzina'. 'To' links subject and predicate in a nominal sentence.
Cultural context
Reflects the high regard for elders in Polish culture, where grandparents traditionally played a central role in family life.
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