Bedeutung
To share features or history.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Poles often use this phrase to find 'common ground' in social settings, which is a key part of building trust in a society that historically relied on close-knit networks. In Polish business, establishing a 'common connection' (mieć coś wspólnego) before diving into negotiations is often seen as more important than in more transactional cultures like the US. The phrase is legally significant in Poland. Denying 'having anything in common' with a crime is a standard part of legal defense and public statements. Discussions about Polish history often use this phrase to link current events to past struggles, emphasizing a shared national destiny.
The 'Nic' Rule
When using the negative 'nie mieć', always use 'nic' (nothing) instead of 'coś' (something). It sounds much more natural.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Instrumental case after 'z'. It's 'z bratem', not 'z brat'.
Bedeutung
To share features or history.
The 'Nic' Rule
When using the negative 'nie mieć', always use 'nic' (nothing) instead of 'coś' (something). It sounds much more natural.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Instrumental case after 'z'. It's 'z bratem', not 'z brat'.
Softening Denials
If you want to be polite while saying you aren't involved, add 'obawiam się, że...' (I'm afraid that...).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'wspólny' and the correct case for the noun.
Marek ma wiele _________ z _________ (jego siostra).
'Wspólnego' is required after 'wiele', and 'z' requires the Instrumental case 'siostrą'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to deny involvement in a crime?
Policjant pyta: 'Czy brałeś w tym udział?'
This is the standard idiomatic way to deny involvement using the correct preposition and case.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Ania: 'Uwielbiam stare filmy i jazz'. Tomek: 'Ja też! Wygląda na to, że _________.'
'Mamy wiele wspólnego' is the perfect way to say 'we have a lot in common'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Denying a connection to a scandal. 2. Comparing two similar books. 3. Finding a shared hobby.
Matches the context of denial, comparison, and rapport building.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMarek ma wiele _________ z _________ (jego siostra).
'Wspólnego' is required after 'wiele', and 'z' requires the Instrumental case 'siostrą'.
Policjant pyta: 'Czy brałeś w tym udział?'
This is the standard idiomatic way to deny involvement using the correct preposition and case.
Ania: 'Uwielbiam stare filmy i jazz'. Tomek: 'Ja też! Wygląda na to, że _________.'
'Mamy wiele wspólnego' is the perfect way to say 'we have a lot in common'.
1. Denying a connection to a scandal. 2. Comparing two similar books. 3. Finding a shared hobby.
Matches the context of denial, comparison, and rapport building.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, that means 'we have common interests'. It's more specific. 'Mieć coś wspólnego' is more general and idiomatic.
Because words like 'coś', 'nic', 'wiele' require the following adjective to be in the Genitive case.
Yes, especially in legal contexts to describe a lack of connection between parties or events.
Only if you are comparing them. 'Ten telefon ma coś wspólnego z tamtym' (They are similar). If you share one phone, say 'Mamy wspólny telefon'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
nadawać na tych samych falach
similarTo be on the same wavelength.
mieć coś do kogoś
contrastTo have a grudge against someone.
dzielić los
builds onTo share a fate.
po drodze
similarTo have goals in common / to be on the same path.
