المعنى
Having a correct opinion.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase 'Racja stanu' is a serious political term referring to the national interest of Poland. It shows that 'racja' isn't just for small talk; it's for the highest levels of government. The movie 'Dzień Świra' made the phrase 'Moja racja jest najmojsza' a national meme. It mocks the Polish character trait of being unable to admit someone else is right. There is a strong cultural respect for elders' opinions, often summarized by the phrase 'Starszy ma zawsze rację' (The elder is always right), though this is changing with younger generations. In formal debates, Poles use 'mieć słuszność' to sound more intellectual and objective than the common 'mieć rację'.
The 'Racja!' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, just say 'Racja!' when someone makes a good point. It's faster and very natural.
Don't use 'Być'
Never say 'Jestem rację'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Mam'.
المعنى
Having a correct opinion.
The 'Racja!' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, just say 'Racja!' when someone makes a good point. It's faster and very natural.
Don't use 'Być'
Never say 'Jestem rację'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Mam'.
Admitting defeat
Poles respect someone who can say 'Masz rację' during a heated debate. It shows intellectual maturity.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mieć'.
Ty zawsze ___ rację!
The subject is 'Ty' (you), so the correct conjugation of 'mieć' is 'masz'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am not right'?
In negation, 'mieć' is used and 'rację' changes to 'racji'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jutro będzie padać. B: Sprawdziłem prognozę. ___ rację.
B is agreeing with A, so B says 'You (singular) are right'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You realize your friend was right about a restaurant being closed.
Since the friend made the prediction in the past, you use the past tense 'Miałeś rację'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
To Be vs To Have
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينTy zawsze ___ rację!
The subject is 'Ty' (you), so the correct conjugation of 'mieć' is 'masz'.
How do you say 'I am not right'?
In negation, 'mieć' is used and 'rację' changes to 'racji'.
A: Jutro będzie padać. B: Sprawdziłem prognozę. ___ rację.
B is agreeing with A, so B says 'You (singular) are right'.
You realize your friend was right about a restaurant being closed.
Since the friend made the prediction in the past, you use the past tense 'Miałeś rację'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةYes, if a computer gives a correct result, you can say 'Komputer ma rację'.
Yes, 'racja' is a feminine noun, which is why we say 'tę rację' (Accusative) or 'tej racji' (Genitive).
'Mieć rację' means someone is correct. 'Zgadzać się' means you share the same opinion. You can agree with someone even if they are wrong!
Use 'Miałeś/Miałaś całkowitą rację'.
عبارات ذات صلة
przyznać rację
similarTo admit someone is right.
mieć słuszność
synonymTo be right/correct.
zgadzać się
builds onTo agree.
racja stanu
specialized formReason of state / National interest.
