Bedeutung
Indicating a desire to ask something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Poles value directness but also formal titles. When using 'Mam pytanie' with someone you don't know, it's best to add 'Pan' (Sir) or 'Pani' (Madam). In modern offices, 'Mam pytanko' is used to soften the blow of a request or a critique, making it sound less like a demand. Students are expected to wait for a pause and raise their hand before saying 'Mam pytanie'. Interrupting mid-sentence is considered rude. When dealing with Polish bureaucracy, starting with a very clear 'Mam pytanie' can help the official focus on your specific need amidst a busy day.
The 'Przepraszam' Rule
Always lead with 'Przepraszam' when saying 'Mam pytanie' to someone you don't know. It's the golden rule of Polish politeness.
Avoid 'Robić'
Never say 'Robię pytanie.' It sounds like you are physically manufacturing a question in a factory.
Bedeutung
Indicating a desire to ask something.
The 'Przepraszam' Rule
Always lead with 'Przepraszam' when saying 'Mam pytanie' to someone you don't know. It's the golden rule of Polish politeness.
Avoid 'Robić'
Never say 'Robię pytanie.' It sounds like you are physically manufacturing a question in a factory.
Use 'Pytanko' for Favors
If your question is actually a small favor, using the diminutive 'pytanko' makes people much more likely to say yes.
Eye Contact
In Poland, make brief eye contact when saying 'Mam pytanie' to show you are serious and respectful.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question.'
Przepraszam, ___ pytanie.
In Polish, we use the verb 'mieć' (to have). The first person singular is 'mam'.
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger a question?
How do you start?
Adding 'Przepraszam' (Excuse me) makes the phrase socially appropriate for strangers.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: Proszę pana, ___ ___ do lekcji. Teacher: Tak, słucham?
The standard way to signal an inquiry in a classroom is 'mam pytanie'.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Mam pytanko. 2. Chciałbym zadać pytanie. 3. Mam pytanie o drogę.
'Pytanko' is casual, 'Chciałbym zadać' is formal, and 'o drogę' is specific to directions.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPrzepraszam, ___ pytanie.
In Polish, we use the verb 'mieć' (to have). The first person singular is 'mam'.
How do you start?
Adding 'Przepraszam' (Excuse me) makes the phrase socially appropriate for strangers.
Student: Proszę pana, ___ ___ do lekcji. Teacher: Tak, słucham?
The standard way to signal an inquiry in a classroom is 'mam pytanie'.
1. Mam pytanko. 2. Chciałbym zadać pytanie. 3. Mam pytanie o drogę.
'Pytanko' is casual, 'Chciałbym zadać' is formal, and 'o drogę' is specific to directions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The context around it (like using 'Pan/Pani') determines the formality.
Yes! It means 'I have one question' and is very common when you want to promise you won't take much time.
The plural is 'Mam pytania' (I have questions).
Say 'Mam do ciebie pytanie' (informal) or 'Mam do Pana/Pani pytanie' (formal).
Because 'pytanie' is singular. Use it when you have exactly one thing to ask.
Only if you know the person well. In a first-time business email, stick to 'Mam pytanie' or 'Chciałbym zapytać'.
Say 'Mam kilka pytań' (I have a few questions) or 'Mam dużo pytań' (I have many questions).
Yes, it becomes Genitive: 'Nie mam pytania' (singular) or 'Nie mam pytań' (plural).
Yes, it's the standard way. 'Przepraszam, mam pytanie...' is perfect.
Both are good. 'Mam pytanie' is more direct; 'Czy mogę zapytać' is slightly more tentative/polite.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mam prośbę
similarI have a request
Chciałbym zapytać
specialized formI would like to ask
Mam sprawę
similarI have a matter/business
Nie mam pytań
contrastI have no questions
Szybkie pytanie
specialized formQuick question
