A2 Proverb Neutral

nie mów hop, póki nie przeskoczysz

don't count your chickens before they hatch

Meaning

Wait for success before celebrating.

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Cultural Background

This is a staple of Polish upbringing, often heard from parents to children.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar, just use it as a set phrase.

Meaning

Wait for success before celebrating.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar, just use it as a set phrase.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

Nie mów hop, _______ nie przeskoczysz.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: póki

The phrase requires 'póki' to mean 'until'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

Nie mów hop, _______ nie przeskoczysz.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: póki

The phrase requires 'póki' to mean 'until'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but keep it informal.

Related Phrases

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Nie chwal dnia przed zachodem słońca

synonym

Don't praise the day before sunset.

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