Quotes Compiled - Poland


Proverbs are the very heart and soul of every language. Those simple sayings contain a truth about rules of conduct and about what is perceived as common sense in particular society. Handed down from generation to generation, they will also tell you a lot about ethnic experiences.
https://www.verbling.com/articles/post/polish-proverbs-that-translate-well-or-not-to-english-5781d9e65c69247b005203ed



Every time you feel being pulled into other people's drama, repeat these words...
Nie moj cyrk
Nie moje malpy.
:
Not My Circus
Not My Monkeys
--- Polish Proverb


--- Proverbs in English ---
https://proverbicals.com/polish
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https://www.pinterest.com.au/kathy082000/polish-proverbs/
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https://www.pinterest.com.au/ciocianna/polish-proverbs/
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-- A doctor will take care of the rich man; the poor man is cured with work.
-- Worrying does not empty tomorrow of it's troubles. It empties today of its strength.
-- When opportunity knocks, some people are in the backyard looking for four-leaf clovers.
-- Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter and in wine.
-- Even a clock that does not work is right twice a day.
-- Who talks the truth, does not use a lot of words.
-- The man who can't dance, thinks the band can't play!
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-- A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year




--- Wiki ---
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Polish_proverbs

-- Kto prawde gada, wiele slow nie potrzebuje.
= Whoever tells the truth does not need many words.
= Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about.


-- Kuj zelazo, poki gorace.
= English equivalent: Strike while the iron is hot.


-- Lepiej pozno, niz wcale.
= Better late than never.


-- Lepsze jedno dzis, niz dwoje jutro.
= Better one today, than two tomorrow.


-- Lepsze imie dobre nizli bogactwa hojne.
= A good name is the best of all treasures.


-- Ludzi sluchaj, a swoj rozum miej.
= Listen to people, but keep your own wits.


-- Nie potrzeba ognia do ognia przydawac.
= Don't add fuel to the fire.


-- Nie pytaj starego, pytaj bywalego.
= Do not ask the old, ask the experienced.


-- Nie mow "hop", poki nie przeskoczysz.
= Don't say 'hop/jump', before you have jumped.
= Walk the walk, then talk the talk.


-- Nowa miotla dobrze zamiata.
= The new broom sweeps well.


-- Od wymyslow jeszcze nikt nie umarl.
= Hard words break no bones.
= Nobody has died of inventions yet (.tr wrong)


-- Przeciez sie nie pali.
= We shall lose nothing by waiting.
= It's not on fire. (tr wrong)


-- Szewc bez butow chodzi.
= The shoemaker goes barefoot.
= The shoemaker's children are ill-shod (.tr wrong)


-- Uwaga! Stary pies szczeka.
= An old dog barks not in vain.
= Attention! The old dog is barking (.tr close)









--- Culture --- 9 of the best
https://culture.pl/en/article/9-odd-phrases-poles-love-to-use


--- Polish Blog ---
https://blogs.transparent.com/polish/polish-sayings-powiedzenia/