trzymam kciuki
I'm keeping my fingers crossed (literally: thumbs)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈtʂɨ.mam ˈkt͡ɕu.ki/
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Cultural Note
In Poland, the gesture for wishing luck involves pressing the thumb inside a closed fist — 'trzymać kciuki' (holding thumbs). This is different from the Anglo-Saxon crossed fingers. It's a very common expression of support and solidarity.
📝 Example Sentences
Trzymam kciuki za twój egzamin!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your exam!
Trzymam za was kciuki, dajcie znać jak poszło!
I'm rooting for you, let me know how it went!