المعنى
Instruction for navigation.
خلفية ثقافية
Poles are very helpful with directions. If you ask 'Jak dojść...', expect a detailed answer involving 'idź prosto' and many landmarks. In cities like Warsaw, 'prosto' often refers to the long, socialist-era avenues that stretch for kilometers. Using the imperative 'idź' without 'proszę' to an older person is a significant social faux pas. The 'straight path' is a common trope in Polish romantic literature, symbolizing national duty and honesty.
Use 'Proszę'
Always add 'proszę' before 'iść prosto' when talking to strangers to sound polite.
Walking vs. Driving
Don't say 'idź' to a driver. Use 'jedź' for cars, buses, and bikes.
المعنى
Instruction for navigation.
Use 'Proszę'
Always add 'proszę' before 'iść prosto' when talking to strangers to sound polite.
Walking vs. Driving
Don't say 'idź' to a driver. Use 'jedź' for cars, buses, and bikes.
Add 'Cały czas'
If the destination is far, say 'idź cały czas prosto' to reassure them they shouldn't turn yet.
Hand Gestures
Poles often point very clearly when saying 'idź prosto'. Follow the hand!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'iść' or 'jedź'.
Jeśli jesteś w samochodzie, ______ prosto.
Since the person is in a car (samochód), you must use 'jedź' instead of 'idź'.
Choose the most polite way to give directions to a stranger.
Jak powiedzieć turyście, żeby szedł prosto?
'Proszę iść prosto' is the formal and polite way to address a stranger.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Przepraszam, gdzie jest kino? B: ______ prosto tą ulicą, kino jest za rogiem.
The context of 'tą ulicą' (along this street) suggests movement, and 'idź' fits the direction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Idź cały czas prosto' to the best context.
'Cały czas' (all the time) implies a long, continuous distance.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Walk vs. Drive
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJeśli jesteś w samochodzie, ______ prosto.
Since the person is in a car (samochód), you must use 'jedź' instead of 'idź'.
Jak powiedzieć turyście, żeby szedł prosto?
'Proszę iść prosto' is the formal and polite way to address a stranger.
A: Przepraszam, gdzie jest kino? B: ______ prosto tą ulicą, kino jest za rogiem.
The context of 'tą ulicą' (along this street) suggests movement, and 'idź' fits the direction.
Match 'Idź cały czas prosto' to the best context.
'Cały czas' (all the time) implies a long, continuous distance.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةTechnically, you should use 'jedź prosto' for a bike, as it is a vehicle.
No, it is informal. Use 'Proszę iść prosto' for formal situations.
It means 'straight ahead of yourself', which is just a more descriptive way of saying 'straight'.
Yes, 'to jest proste' means 'this is easy/simple', but in the context of 'idź prosto', it only means 'straight'.
You say 'idź prosto do końca'.
Yes, like most Polish 'r' sounds, it should be slightly rolled or tapped.
No, for a group you should say 'idźcie prosto'.
The opposite would be 'skręć' (turn) or 'zawróć' (turn back).
Yes, it is perfect for hallways and corridors.
It's a diminutive that sounds more friendly or emphasizes that it's 'perfectly straight'.
Yes, if you are giving directions to your office or home.
It is always 'prosto' (adverb) when following a verb.
عبارات ذات صلة
skręć w lewo
similarturn left
skręć w prawo
similarturn right
zawróć
contrastturn back
idź przed siebie
synonymwalk ahead
jedź prosto
specialized formdrive straight
prosta droga
builds onstraight road
