mądry Polak po szkodzie

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “[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

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔn.drɘ ˈpɔ.lak pɔ‿ˈʂkɔ.d͡ʑɛ/
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  • Syllabification: mą‧dry Po‧lak po‿szko‧dzie

Proverb

mądry Polak po szkodzie

  1. (idiomatic) hindsight is 20/20

Further reading

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