kto mieczem wojuje, ten od miecza ginie

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, who fights with the sword, dies of the sword. From Polish translations of Gospel of Matthew 26:52.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ktɔ ˈmjɛ.t͡ʂɛm vɔjujɛˌ tɛn ɔdˈmjɛ.t͡ʂa ˈɡi.ɲɛ/
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  • Rhymes: -iɲɛ

Proverb

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kto mieczem wojuje, ten od miecza ginie

  1. (idiomatic) live by the sword, die by the sword (one who uses violence can expect a violent response)

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