Trzeba nieba i chleba
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What it means
“One needs heaven and bread.” This version puts the spiritual need first. The meaning stays the same: the soul and the body both need care.
English equivalent
Man does not live by bread alone.
Vocabulary
- trzeba — one needs, it is necessary
- niebo — heaven, sky
- chleb — bread
Grammar note
'Nieba' and 'chleba' are genitive singular forms after 'trzeba'.
Cultural context
By putting heaven first, this version gives more weight to the spiritual side of life.
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