pal go sześć
Polish
Alternative forms
- pal sześć
Etymology
Contraction of pal go sześć razy, literally "sear/burn him six times". Refers to the practice of searing a convict with red-hot iron before execution. Searing twice or three times was reserved for the worst criminals. Telling the executioner to sear six times would mean that absolutely no concern should be given to the convict's extreme pain.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pal ɡɔ ʂɛɕt͡ɕ/
Phrase
pal go sześć
- (idiomatic, informal) never mind
Usage notes
Can be used as an adverb or as an interjection.