Bedeutung
To be relaxed or laid back.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'luz' is often contrasted with 'spinka' (being tense). Younger generations value 'luz' as a sign of being modern and worldly. In modern tech hubs like Kraków or Warsaw, 'mieć luz' is part of the employer branding, suggesting a lack of rigid hierarchy. The word 'luzik' is frequently used as a filler word or a quick confirmation, similar to 'cool' or 'okay' in English. During the PRL (communist) era, 'luz' was a form of subtle rebellion against the stiff, formal language of the state.
Use 'Luzik' for everything
If you want to sound like a local, use 'Luzik' instead of 'Nie ma problemu'. It's the ultimate casual confirmation.
Watch the negation
Remember: 'Mam luz' but 'Nie mam luzu'. The 'u' at the end is crucial for correct grammar.
Bedeutung
To be relaxed or laid back.
Use 'Luzik' for everything
If you want to sound like a local, use 'Luzik' instead of 'Nie ma problemu'. It's the ultimate casual confirmation.
Watch the negation
Remember: 'Mam luz' but 'Nie mam luzu'. The 'u' at the end is crucial for correct grammar.
The 'Spinka' contrast
If someone is being too formal or stressed, you can say 'Ale masz spinkę' (You're so tense) to encourage them to 'mieć luz'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mieć'.
Mój brat zawsze ________ luz przed testem.
'Mój brat' is 3rd person singular (he), so we use 'ma'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am chill' in Polish?
In Polish, you 'have' (mieć) chill (luz).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Przepraszam za spóźnienie! B: ________, nic się nie stało.
'Luzik' is the common slang response for 'No problem'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend to relax because they are too stressed.
'Wyluzuj!' is the imperative 'Relax!' or 'Chill out!'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMój brat zawsze ________ luz przed testem.
'Mój brat' is 3rd person singular (he), so we use 'ma'.
How do you say 'I am chill' in Polish?
In Polish, you 'have' (mieć) chill (luz).
A: Przepraszam za spóźnienie! B: ________, nic się nie stało.
'Luzik' is the common slang response for 'No problem'.
You want to tell your friend to relax because they are too stressed.
'Wyluzuj!' is the imperative 'Relax!' or 'Chill out!'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'I'm chill' in English. Fine with friends, risky with a CEO.
Yes, but only in the literal sense. 'Ten klucz ma luz' means the wrench doesn't fit tightly.
'Mieć luz' is a state (to be chill), while 'wyluzować' is an action (to chill out).
Generally, no. It might make you sound unprofessional or lazy unless it's a very casual startup.
Verwandte Redewendungen
na luzie
similarIn a relaxed manner
wyluzować
builds onTo chill out / to relax
mieć wywalone
specialized formTo not give a damn
spiąć się
contrastTo get tense / to stress out
