mądry Polak po szkodzie

Polish

Etymology

Literally "[a] Pole [is (only)] wise 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.drɨ ˈpɔ.lak pɔ ˈʂkɔ.d͡ʑɛ/
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Proverb

mądry Polak po szkodzie

  1. hindsight is 20/20
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