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Polish
Etymology
Literally, “ drop bores through rock”. Calque of Latin gutta cavat lapidem.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/, (careful speech) /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃/, (normal speech) /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/, (careful speech) /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃/
- Syllabification: kro‧pla drą‧ży ska‧łę
Proverb
kropla drąży skałę
- (idiomatic) slow and steady wins the race (if you persevere in doing something long enough, the desired effect will eventually be achieved)
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