do boju, Polska
The English phrase "come on poland" is translated into Polish as do boju, Polska.
do boju, Polska is a standard sports chant used to rally support for the Polish national team during competitions. You might also hear Dawaj, Polska! as an enthusiastic way to say "Let's go, Poland!" during matches.
What does it mean word for word?
The part do boju literally translates to "to battle" or "to combat".
Which one should you use?
While do boju, Polska is a common way to cheer, the informal phrase Dawaj, Polska! is often yelled during matches to show enthusiasm.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are addressing Poland directly as a personified entity in a chant, the vocative case Polsko is often used instead of the nominative Polska, resulting in the form do boju, Polsko.
Did you know?
- The name Polska is actually a shortened version of the older phrase ziemia polska, which translates to 'field land'.
- While do boju is used in sports today, the phrase was historically used as a literal call to arms during Poland's various military struggles for independence.
- The word dawaj in the alternative cheer Dawaj, Polska! literally means 'give', but it is used here as an idiomatic way to say 'hurry up' or 'come on'.
Examples in context
- Wszyscy krzyczeli: do boju, Polska!Everyone was shouting: come on, Poland!
- Dzisiaj mecz, więc do boju, Polska!There is a match today, so come on, Poland!
Example conversation
Paweł and Małgorzata are watching a football match on TV.
- PawełOglądasz mecz? Do boju, Polska!Are you watching the match? Come on, Poland!
- MałgorzataTak, trzymam kciuki za naszą drużynę.Yes, I am keeping my fingers crossed for our team.
- PawełMam nadzieję, że wygrają dzisiaj.I hope they win today.
- MałgorzataNa pewno, do boju, Polska!For sure, come on, Poland!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Polska, do, CC BY-SA 4.0.
