Wszystkie drogi prowadzą do Rzymu
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What it means
“All roads lead to Rome.” Many different methods or paths can lead to the same result. There is more than one way to achieve a goal.
English equivalent
All roads lead to Rome.
Vocabulary
- droga — road, path, way
- prowadzić — to lead
- Rzym — Rome
Grammar note
'Wszystkie drogi' is the nominative plural. 'Do Rzymu' uses the genitive after 'do'.
Cultural context
A direct borrowing from the Latin proverb, reflecting the historical importance of Rome as the centre of the ancient world.
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