kropla drąży skałę

Polish

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Proverb

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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)

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