Bedeutung
to start competing or struggling
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often associated with the 'Warsaw Uprising' (Powstanie Warszawskie). In history books, you will frequently read that the citizens 'podjęli walkę' against the occupiers, emphasizing their agency and courage. In the 90s, after the fall of communism, 'podjąć walkę' became a buzzword for new entrepreneurs competing with foreign corporations. It symbolizes the 'Polish grit' (polska zaradność). Romantic poets like Adam Mickiewicz often used themes of 'walka' with fate or higher powers. 'Podjąć walkę' in a literary sense often implies a tragic but noble hero. Today, the phrase is used in campaigns against cyberbullying ('walka z hejtem'). It frames the internet as a battlefield where one must take a stand.
Use it in Cover Letters
When applying for a job, say you are ready to 'podjąć walkę o cele firmy'. It sounds much more professional and determined than 'chcę pracować'.
Avoid with Friends
Don't say 'Podjąłem walkę z twoim pomysłem na obiad' unless you are joking. It's too heavy for casual settings.
Bedeutung
to start competing or struggling
Use it in Cover Letters
When applying for a job, say you are ready to 'podjąć walkę o cele firmy'. It sounds much more professional and determined than 'chcę pracować'.
Avoid with Friends
Don't say 'Podjąłem walkę z twoim pomysłem na obiad' unless you are joking. It's too heavy for casual settings.
The Underdog Spirit
Poles love an underdog who 'podejmuje walkę' against a giant. Using this phrase often evokes sympathy and respect.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'podjąć walkę'. Pay attention to the tense and aspect.
Wczoraj nasz zespół zdecydował się __________ o puchar.
After 'zdecydował się' (decided to), we need the infinitive form. 'Podjąć' is the perfective infinitive.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) On podjął walka z systemem. B) On podjął walkę z systemem. C) On podjął walkę o systemem.
B is correct because 'walkę' is in the accusative and 'z systemem' is in the instrumental.
Match the sentence to the most likely context.
1. 'Podjęliśmy walkę o przetrwanie gatunku.' 2. 'Podjął walkę z nałogiem.' 3. 'Podjęli walkę o głosy.'
Ecology deals with species, health deals with addiction, and politics deals with votes.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Marek: 'Ten projekt jest beznadziejny, nikt nas nie słucha.' Kasia: 'Nie poddawaj się! Musimy __________ o nasze racje.'
'Podjąć walkę' is the most appropriate formal/neutral way to express starting a struggle for one's rights.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWczoraj nasz zespół zdecydował się __________ o puchar.
After 'zdecydował się' (decided to), we need the infinitive form. 'Podjąć' is the perfective infinitive.
A) On podjął walka z systemem. B) On podjął walkę z systemem. C) On podjął walkę o systemem.
B is correct because 'walkę' is in the accusative and 'z systemem' is in the instrumental.
1. 'Podjęliśmy walkę o przetrwanie gatunku.' 2. 'Podjął walkę z nałogiem.' 3. 'Podjęli walkę o głosy.'
Ecology deals with species, health deals with addiction, and politics deals with votes.
Marek: 'Ten projekt jest beznadziejny, nikt nas nie słucha.' Kasia: 'Nie poddawaj się! Musimy __________ o nasze racje.'
'Podjąć walkę' is the most appropriate formal/neutral way to express starting a struggle for one's rights.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's actually more common in business, sports, and health today than in actual military contexts.
No, that sounds unnatural. 'Bitwa' (battle) is usually 'stoczyć bitwę' (to fight a battle).
'Zacząć' is just 'to start'. 'Podjąć' implies a formal decision or taking responsibility for the start.
Generally yes, it implies courage and resolve, even if the fight itself is difficult.
You would say 'Walczę z przeziębieniem'. 'Podjąć walkę' is too dramatic for a minor cold.
Yes, 'podjąć walkę z ubóstwem' (fight poverty) is a very common headline.
Yes, you usually podjąć walkę *with* someone (z kimś) or *for* something (o coś).
Yes, 'On codziennie podejmuje walkę ze swoimi słabościami' means he does it every day.
Only if you are 'fighting for someone's heart' (podjąć walkę o jej serce), which is quite poetic.
Using the wrong case for 'walka'. It must be 'walkę'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
stanąć do walki
synonymTo stand up to a fight
podjąć wyzwanie
similarTo take up a challenge
oddać walkowerem
contrastTo give up by walkover
prowadzić walkę
builds onTo conduct/lead a fight
wyzwać na pojedynek
specialized formTo challenge to a duel
