المعنى
To be likely to behave in a certain way.
خلفية ثقافية
Poles often use this phrase to talk about 'narzekanie' (complaining). It's a national sport to observe that 'Polacy mają tendencję do narzekania'. In Polish corporate culture, using 'mieć tendencję do' is a way to deliver soft criticism. Instead of saying 'You are always late', a boss might say 'Masz tendencję do spóźniania się'. In Polish universities, this phrase is essential for describing research results. You don't say 'X happens', you say 'X wykazuje tendencję do...'. On Polish TikTok/Instagram, 'mieć tendencję do' is used in 'POV' videos to describe relatable, often toxic or funny habits.
The 'Weakness' Hack
In job interviews, use this phrase to describe a weakness. It makes the weakness sound like a natural pattern you are aware of and can control.
Watch the Case!
The most common mistake is forgetting the Genitive case after 'do'. Always check your endings!
المعنى
To be likely to behave in a certain way.
The 'Weakness' Hack
In job interviews, use this phrase to describe a weakness. It makes the weakness sound like a natural pattern you are aware of and can control.
Watch the Case!
The most common mistake is forgetting the Genitive case after 'do'. Always check your endings!
Softening Criticism
Use this phrase to give feedback to friends. 'Masz tendencję do przerywania' sounds much nicer than 'Znowu mi przerywasz!'
Verbal Nouns
If you want to use a verb after this phrase, remember to turn it into a noun (e.g., pić -> picia).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets (Genitive case).
Mój brat ma tendencję do ________ (spóźnianie się).
After 'do', we need the Genitive form of the verbal noun.
Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview?
How would you describe a habit of working too much?
This is formal, professional, and uses the phrase correctly.
Match the person with their tendency.
Match the following:
These are all common associations using the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dlaczego znowu nie masz pieniędzy? B: Bo mam tendencję do...
Genitive verbal noun is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMój brat ma tendencję do ________ (spóźnianie się).
After 'do', we need the Genitive form of the verbal noun.
How would you describe a habit of working too much?
This is formal, professional, and uses the phrase correctly.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are all common associations using the phrase.
A: Dlaczego znowu nie masz pieniędzy? B: Bo mam tendencję do...
Genitive verbal noun is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes! You can have a 'tendencję do pomagania innym' (tendency to help others). However, it is more frequently used for neutral or slightly negative quirks.
'Często' just means 'often'. 'Mieć tendencję do' implies that there is a reason or a pattern behind the frequency.
No, that is incorrect. You must use 'do' + noun/gerund or 'do tego, żeby...'.
It is neutral-to-formal. It's perfectly fine in a cafe with friends or in a boardroom.
There isn't a direct opposite phrase, but you could say 'rzadko mi się zdarza' (it rarely happens to me).
Yes, 'pogoda ma tendencję do zmian' is a very common expression.
No, objects (cars, markets, weather) can also have tendencies.
Yes, 'skłonność do alergii' sounds slightly more medical than 'tendencja'.
Exactly like the normal verb 'mieć' (mam, masz, ma, mamy, macie, mają).
Yes: 'Kiedyś miałem tendencję do palenia papierosów'.
عبارات ذات صلة
mieć skłonność do
synonymTo have an inclination/propensity for.
wykazywać tendencję
specialized formTo exhibit a tendency.
mieć nawyk
similarTo have a habit.
być podatnym na
similarTo be susceptible to.
tendencyjny
builds onBiased / tendentious.
