i wilk jest syty, i owca cała

Polish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, both the wolf is full and the sheep is intact. Compare Russian и о́вцы це́лы, и во́лки сы́ты (i óvcy cély, i vólki sýty).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i‿ˈvilk ˈjɛst ˈsɘ.tɘ |i‿ˈɔf.t͡sa ˈt͡sa.wa/
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Phrase

i wilk jest syty, i owca cała

  1. (idiomatic) win-win! (both parties benefit from a given solution)
    Synonym: Panu Bogu świeczkę i diabłu ogarek

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