okazja czyni złodzieja

Polish

Etymology

Literally, opportunity makes a thief.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔˈkaz.ja ˈt͡ʂɨ.ɲi zwɔˈd͡ʑɛ.ja/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛja

Proverb

okazja czyni złodzieja

  1. (idiomatic) opportunity makes a thief (most theft happens when it requires little effort, e.g. when valuables are left unattended in plain sight)
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nouns
  • okazja
  • okazjonalista
  • okazjonalistka
  • okazjonalizm
  • okazjonalność
  • okazyjka
particle
preposition
verb

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