kropla drąży skałę

Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, [a] drop [of water] bores through rock. Calque of Latin gutta cavat lapidem.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɔp.la ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɨ ˈska.wɛ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -awɛ

Proverb edit

kropla drąży skałę

  1. (idiomatic) slow and steady wins the race (if you persevere in doing something long enough, the desired effect will eventually be achieved)

Further reading edit