mądry Polak po szkodzie
Polish
editEtymology
editLiterally, “[a] Pole [is] wise [only] after the damage [is done]”. Known as early as the 16th century, when the proverb was referenced in a poem by Jan Kochanowski.
Pronunciation
editProverb
editFurther reading
edit- mądry Polak po szkodzie in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- mądry Polak po szkodzie in Polish dictionaries at PWN