Trza być w butach na weselu
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What it means
“You must wear shoes to a wedding.” There are occasions that demand proper preparation and appropriate dress. Don’t show up unprepared for important events.
English equivalent
Dress for the occasion.
Vocabulary
- trza — one must (dialectal/archaic form of 'trzeba')
- but — shoe
- wesele — wedding celebration
Grammar note
'W butach' uses the locative plural of 'but'. 'Trza' is a dialectal contraction of 'trzeba' (it is necessary).
Cultural context
Polish weddings are elaborate, multi-day celebrations. Arriving without proper footwear would be a serious social embarrassment.
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