Bedeutung
A minor move forward.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is linked to the 19th-century 'Praca u podstaw' movement, emphasizing education and gradual social improvement over violent revolution. The phrase is universally recognized due to the Apollo 11 moon landing, making it a symbol of human achievement. In Polish startups, 'małe kroki' is often used to describe the 'MVP' (Minimum Viable Product) approach. Therapists in Poland frequently use this phrase to help patients with depression or anxiety to focus on manageable tasks.
Use the Plural
If you want to sound more like a native speaker when describing a process, use 'małymi krokami' instead of the singular.
Watch the 'ł'
Don't pronounce 'mały' as 'mali'. The 'ł' is crucial for the correct meaning.
Bedeutung
A minor move forward.
Use the Plural
If you want to sound more like a native speaker when describing a process, use 'małymi krokami' instead of the singular.
Watch the 'ł'
Don't pronounce 'mały' as 'mali'. The 'ł' is crucial for the correct meaning.
Motivational Context
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is complaining about a slow process. It shows empathy and support.
Modesty
Using 'mały krok' to describe your own achievements is seen as a sign of good character and modesty in Poland.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'mały krok'.
Idziemy do przodu ________ ________. (with small steps)
We use the Instrumental plural 'małymi krokami' to describe the manner of moving forward.
Which sentence is a natural way to encourage someone?
Twoja koleżanka zaczęła biegać. Co powiesz?
'Mały krok' is the standard idiom for progress.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy skończyłeś projekt? B: Nie, ale zrobiłem dzisiaj ________ ________.
In this context, 'mały krok' indicates progress toward finishing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Sytuacja: Oszczędzasz pieniądze na nowy telefon.
Saving money is usually a gradual process described as 'małymi krokami'.
Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.
Połącz pary.
These are direct equivalents.
Complete the famous quote translation.
To jest ________ ________ dla człowieka, ale wielki skok dla ludzkości.
This is the standard Polish translation of Neil Armstrong's words.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Step vs. Milestone
Aufgabensammlung
6 AufgabenIdziemy do przodu ________ ________. (with small steps)
We use the Instrumental plural 'małymi krokami' to describe the manner of moving forward.
Twoja koleżanka zaczęła biegać. Co powiesz?
'Mały krok' is the standard idiom for progress.
A: Czy skończyłeś projekt? B: Nie, ale zrobiłem dzisiaj ________ ________.
In this context, 'mały krok' indicates progress toward finishing.
Sytuacja: Oszczędzasz pieniądze na nowy telefon.
Saving money is usually a gradual process described as 'małymi krokami'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are direct equivalents.
To jest ________ ________ dla człowieka, ale wielki skok dla ludzkości.
This is the standard Polish translation of Neil Armstrong's words.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, literally it means a short step. 'Zrób mały krok w lewo' (Take a small step to the left).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
The opposite is 'wielki skok' (giant leap) or 'krok milowy' (milestone).
You can say 'krok po kroku' or 'małymi krokami'.
Mostly, but adults use it metaphorically to sound cute or to emphasize how tiny the progress is.
Yes, this is very common and means 'a small step forward'.
No, it is almost always positive or neutral, focusing on progress.
Because 'stopień' refers to a level or a physical stair, not the action of stepping.
Yes, e.g., 'To mały krok w naszej relacji' (It's a small step in our relationship).
Yes, to describe a team's progress in a tournament.
Nom: małe kroki, Gen: małych kroków, Dat: małym krokom, Acc: małe kroki, Inst: małymi krokami, Loc: małych krokach.
Not really, but young people might use English 'baby steps'.
Usually not. You wouldn't say 'a small step toward smoking again' unless you were being ironic.
Very common, especially in politics and diplomacy.
Verwandte Redewendungen
krok po kroku
similarStep by step
krok milowy
contrastMilestone / Giant leap
pierwszy krok
builds onThe first step
poczynić kroki
specialized formTo take steps/measures
kroczek
similarA tiny step
