kropla drąży skałę
//ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃//
Polishproverb
Definitions
- 1.slow and steady wins the race (if you persevere in doing something long enough, the desired effect will eventually be achieved)
Etymology
Literally, “[a] drop [of water] bores through rock”. Calque of Latin gutta cavat lapidem.