🗣️ Proverbs of Poland

Europe · 2 traditional sayings

Poland contributes 2 proverbs to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of Poland for its geography, languages and history.

Jak Kuba Bogu, tak Bóg Kubie.

jak kuba bogu tak bug kubie

“As Kuba treats God, so God treats Kuba”

You get back exactly what you give — what goes around comes around.

Polish · Poland

Nie wszystko złoto, co się świeci.

ɲɛ ˈfʂɨst͡skɔ ˈzwɔtɔ t͡sɔ ɕɛ ˈɕfɲɛt͡ɕi

“Not all that glitters is gold”

Appearances can deceive — something shiny is not always valuable or true.

Polish · Poland

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