Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, a candle for the Lord and a candle-stump for the devil.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈpa.nu ˈbɔ.ɡu ˈɕfjɛt͡ʂ.kɛ i ˈdjab.wu ɔˈɡa.rɛk/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -arɛk

Proverb edit

Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

  1. (idiomatic) said when someone wants to satisfy two opposing parties for their own interest; run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
    Synonym: wilk syty i owca cała

Further reading edit