Bedeutung
Something is highly sought after.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Poles highly value 'zaradność' (resourcefulness). Being able to fix things or find solutions is always 'w cenie' in Polish households. In the Polish corporate world, 'soft skills' were long ignored in favor of 'hard skills'. Now, phrases like 'kompetencje miękkie są w cenie' are everywhere. Younger generations use 'w cenie' for vintage fashion (second-hand shops), reflecting a shift towards sustainability. During the partitions of Poland, 'patriotyzm' and 'honor' were the traits most 'w cenie' in literature and secret societies.
Use it in Job Interviews
When a recruiter asks about your strengths, say 'Moja elastyczność jest teraz w cenie'. It shows you understand the market.
Don't pluralize
Never say 'w cenach'. It's a fixed idiom that only uses the singular 'cenie'.
Bedeutung
Something is highly sought after.
Use it in Job Interviews
When a recruiter asks about your strengths, say 'Moja elastyczność jest teraz w cenie'. It shows you understand the market.
Don't pluralize
Never say 'w cenach'. It's a fixed idiom that only uses the singular 'cenie'.
The 'Zawsze' rule
Adding 'zawsze' (always) makes you sound like a wise Polish grandmother. 'Dobre wychowanie jest zawsze w cenie'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
W dzisiejszych czasach znajomość języków obcych jest bardzo ___ ___.
The correct fixed phrase is 'w cenie'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the natural-sounding sentence:
The idiom describes the value of a trait (patience), not a literal price tag.
Match the quality to the reason it is 'w cenie'.
Why is 'kreatywność' (creativity) in demand?
Creativity is valued because it provides innovative solutions.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Marek: 'Myślisz, że warto uczyć się programowania?' Kasia: 'Oczywiście! Te umiejętności są teraz...'
Kasia is saying that programming skills are highly valued/in demand.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
What is 'w cenie'?
Skills
- • Coding
- • Languages
- • Management
Traits
- • Honesty
- • Patience
- • Loyalty
Trends
- • Vintage
- • Eco-friendly
- • Handmade
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenW dzisiejszych czasach znajomość języków obcych jest bardzo ___ ___.
The correct fixed phrase is 'w cenie'.
Select the natural-sounding sentence:
The idiom describes the value of a trait (patience), not a literal price tag.
Why is 'kreatywność' (creativity) in demand?
Creativity is valued because it provides innovative solutions.
Marek: 'Myślisz, że warto uczyć się programowania?' Kasia: 'Oczywiście! Te umiejętności są teraz...'
Kasia is saying that programming skills are highly valued/in demand.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt's better to use it for their qualities (e.g., 'His kindness is in demand') rather than the person directly, which can sound like a commodity.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business report or a chat with a friend.
Metaphorically, yes. Literally, no. It means it is 'valuable' or 'sought after'.
You can say 'nie być w cenie' or 'wyjść z mody' (to go out of fashion).
Only if you are talking about a trend, like 'Organic food is in demand'. Don't use it for the price of a sandwich.
Just change 'jest' to 'było' (singular) or 'były' (plural). 'Kiedyś odwaga była w cenie'.
Not exactly. 'Popularny' means many people like it. 'W cenie' means it is respected and valued.
Yes, it adds emphasis, meaning 'highly valued'.
Yes, very often, especially in the business and lifestyle sections.
Absolutely. 'Wolność jest zawsze w cenie' is a very powerful Polish sentence.
The word 'cenie' is already in the Locative case after 'w'. You don't need to change it.
No, it is a standard idiom used by all age groups.
Verwandte Redewendungen
mieć wzięcie
similarTo be popular or in demand (often social/romantic).
być na topie
similarTo be trendy or at the peak of popularity.
chodliwy towar
specialized formA product that sells very well.
trzymać cenę
builds onTo maintain a high price/value over time.
