pan na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie

Polish

Alternative forms

szlachcic na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie

Etymology

Literally: "a nobleman at his croft is equal to a voivode"

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pan na zaɡˈrɔ.d͡ʑɛ ˈruv.nɨ vɔ.jɛˈvɔ.d͡ʑɛ/
Rhymes: -ɔd͡ʑɛ

Proverb

pan na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie

(historical, idiomatic) every member of the szlachta (Polish nobility) has equal rights, regardless of his wealth
(derogatory, idiomatic) an Englishman's home is his castle, a man's home is his castle (an owner can do whatever he wants with his property, disregarding the opinion of others)

See also

co wolno wojewodzie, to nie tobie, smrodzie

Further reading

pan na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
pan na zagrodzie równy wojewodzie in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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