jak trwoga, to do Boga

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “when in trouble, one turns to God”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jak trfɔɡaˌ tɔ dɔ ˈbɔ.ɡa/

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• Rhymes: -ɔɡa

Proverb

jak trwoga, to do Boga

1. (idiomatic) some people are prompted to turn to God during only times of crisis

Further reading

• jak trwoga, to do Boga in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• jak trwoga, to do Boga in Polish dictionaries at PWN