szlachcic na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie

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Polish[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Rhyme, literally, [a] nobleman at [his] croft is equal to [a] voivode.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʂlax.t͡ɕit͡s na zaɡˈrɔ.d͡ʑɛ ˈruv.nɨ vɔ.jɛˈvɔ.d͡ʑɛ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔd͡ʑɛ

Proverb[edit]

szlachcic na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie

  1. (historical, idiomatic) every member of the szlachta (Polish nobility) has equal rights, regardless of his wealth
  2. (derogatory, idiomatic) an Englishman's home is his castle, a man's home is his castle (owner can do whatever he wants with his property, disregarding the opinion of others)

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