Bedeutung
Requesting confidentiality.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Poland, sharing a secret is a sign of intimacy. Using this phrase confirms the status of the relationship. Similar to Poland, there is a strong emphasis on 'keeping one's word' regarding secrets. The concept of 'confidentiality' is universal, but the directness of the command varies by culture.
Dative Case
Remember that 'mówić' always takes the dative case. 'Nikomu' is the dative form of 'nikt'.
Don't confuse
Don't confuse 'nikomu' (to nobody) with 'nikogo' (nobody - accusative/genitive).
Bedeutung
Requesting confidentiality.
Dative Case
Remember that 'mówić' always takes the dative case. 'Nikomu' is the dative form of 'nikt'.
Don't confuse
Don't confuse 'nikomu' (to nobody) with 'nikogo' (nobody - accusative/genitive).
Add 'proszę'
Adding 'proszę' makes you sound much more polite and native.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
To moja tajemnica, _________.
Nikomu is the correct dative form of nikt.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct form.
Dative case is required for the verb mówić.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mam niespodziankę. B: _________.
Adding 'proszę' makes it a polite request.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to keep a surprise party secret.
This phrase is used for secrecy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTo moja tajemnica, _________.
Nikomu is the correct dative form of nikt.
Choose the correct form.
Dative case is required for the verb mówić.
A: Mam niespodziankę. B: _________.
Adding 'proszę' makes it a polite request.
You want to keep a surprise party secret.
This phrase is used for secrecy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenOnly if you are discussing confidential information. Otherwise, avoid it.
No, it is a standard request for privacy.
Because the verb 'mówić' requires the dative case.
Yes, it is very common and natural.
Yes, in texts and emails.
You would say 'nie mów mu tego'.
Extremely common.
No, it is gender-neutral.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Zachowaj to dla siebie
synonymKeep it to yourself.
Tylko między nami
similarJust between us.
Nie zdradź nikomu
synonymDon't betray anyone (with the secret).
