Boże, błogosław Polskę
The phrase "God bless poland" is translated into Polish as Boże, błogosław Polskę.
This phrase is used as a prayer or a wish to ask for God's favor and protection to be upon the country of Poland.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the vocative form of God (Boże), the imperative form of the verb to bless (błogosław) and the accusative form of Poland (Polskę).
How does it change in a sentence?
The grammatical forms used in this phrase are specific to its structure: Boże is the vocative case of the word for God because the speaker is addressing Him directly. The word for Poland changes from the nominative Polska to the accusative Polskę because it serves as the direct object of the verb błogosław.
Did you know?
- During periods of foreign occupation and partitions, prayers for the country were often used as secret signals of national identity and resistance against oppressors.
- The phrase Boże, błogosław Polskę is closely linked to the 'Black Madonna of Częstochowa'. Devotees often recite this prayer while facing this specific icon, which is considered the spiritual protector of the nation.
- Polish has a distinction between błogosławić, used in this phrase, and pobłogosławić. The former suggests a continuous or permanent state of grace, while the latter often refers to a single act of blessing.
Examples in context
- Zawsze powtarzamy: Boże, błogosław Polskę.We always repeat: God bless Poland.
- W modlitwie mówię, Boże, błogosław Polskę.In prayer, I say, God bless Poland.
Example conversation
Two friends are praying together in a quiet church.
- PiotrBoże, błogosław Polskę.God bless Poland.
- MałgorzataAmen, niech tak będzie.Amen, let it be so.
- PiotrTo ważna prośba, Małgorzato.It is an important request, Małgorzata.
- MałgorzataMasz rację, Piotr.You are right, Piotr.
