Bedeutung
a lie or a plan that is obvious and unbelievable.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Poland, calling something 'szyte grubymi nićmi' is a common way to express civic distrust. It's often seen in comments sections under political news. Journalists use this phrase to remain objective while signaling that a source's story is highly suspicious. Classic Polish authors like Bolesław Prus often used tailoring metaphors, reflecting the importance of the textile industry in 19th-century Poland (especially in Łódź). In Polish corporate culture, using this phrase about a project can be a very strong criticism of its logic or feasibility.
Use it for Politics
If you want to sound like a native political commentator, use this phrase to describe any government explanation you don't believe.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun you are describing. 'Kłamstwo' (neuter) -> szyte. 'Wymówka' (feminine) -> szyta. 'Plan' (masculine) -> szyty.
Bedeutung
a lie or a plan that is obvious and unbelievable.
Use it for Politics
If you want to sound like a native political commentator, use this phrase to describe any government explanation you don't believe.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun you are describing. 'Kłamstwo' (neuter) -> szyte. 'Wymówka' (feminine) -> szyta. 'Plan' (masculine) -> szyty.
Don't be too mean
Using this to a friend's face can be quite sharp. It's better to use it when talking *about* a situation rather than directly accusing someone unless you are joking.
Combine with 'nie trzyma się kupy'
You can say: 'To jest szyte grubymi nićmi i w ogóle nie trzyma się kupy' for maximum emphasis.
Teste dich selbst
Wybierz poprawną formę idiomu dla zdania o 'historii' (rodzaj żeński).
Ta historia jest __________ grubymi nićmi.
'Historia' is feminine, so the participle must be 'szyta'.
Uzupełnij brakujące słowo w idiomie.
To kłamstwo jest szyte __________ nićmi.
The standard idiom uses 'grubymi' (thick).
Do której sytuacji najlepiej pasuje ten idiom?
Sytuacja: Polityk mówi, że nie zna swojego brata, który pracuje w jego biurze.
This is a transparent and unbelievable lie.
Uzupełnij dialog.
A: Powiedziałem szefowi, że spóźniłem się, bo kosmici zablokowali drogę. B: Serio? Przecież to jest ____________________!
An alien excuse is a classic example of an obvious lie.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Lie Quality
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTa historia jest __________ grubymi nićmi.
'Historia' is feminine, so the participle must be 'szyta'.
To kłamstwo jest szyte __________ nićmi.
The standard idiom uses 'grubymi' (thick).
Sytuacja: Polityk mówi, że nie zna swojego brata, który pracuje w jego biurze.
This is a transparent and unbelievable lie.
A: Powiedziałem szefowi, że spóźniłem się, bo kosmici zablokowali drogę. B: Serio? Przecież to jest ____________________!
An alien excuse is a classic example of an obvious lie.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenTechnically yes, but it's 99% used figuratively for lies and plans. For a physical object, just say 'jest źle uszyte'.
It's skeptical and critical. It's not a swear word, but it does imply that the other person is a bad liar.
There isn't a direct 'sewing' opposite, but you could say something is 'wiarygodne' (credible) or 'dopracowane' (well-refined).
You can, but it's rare. It would mean a very clever, subtle deception.
Yes, very often to describe bad contracts or suspicious deals.
Yes, 'nić' is thread. In plural instrumental, it becomes 'nićmi'.
Yes, it's one of the most common idioms for describing dishonesty in Poland.
Yes, it's acceptable in journalistic or argumentative writing.
It's tricky! Try 'NEETCH-mee'. The 'ć' is very soft.
No. A white lie is a small, harmless lie. This idiom is about a *badly told* lie, regardless of its size.
Yes, it's great for teasing friends about their bad excuses.
It's typically B1/B2 because it requires understanding metaphorical language.
Verwandte Redewendungen
mydlić komuś oczy
similarto deceive someone
naciągane
synonymfar-fetched
trzymać się kupy
contrastto make sense / hold together
prowizorka
similara temporary/shoddy fix
kłamstwo ma krótkie nogi
similarlies have short legs
