Bedeutung
Advancing in a task.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Polish schools, 'robić postępy' is a key phrase in descriptive evaluations (oceny opisowe) for younger children, focusing on effort rather than just grades. During 'feedback' sessions in Polish offices, this phrase is used to soften criticism by acknowledging that while goals aren't met, progress is being made. Among Poles living abroad, 'robić postępy' is often used when discussing how well their children are maintaining the Polish language. The concept of 'Postęp' was a major theme in 19th-century Polish Positivism, where intellectuals argued for organic work and education to improve society.
Use with 'w'
Always follow the phrase with 'w' + Locative to specify the field of progress (e.g., 'w nauce', 'w pracy').
Plural is key
Remember that 'postęp' is singular, but 'postępy' is what you 'make'. Using the singular is a common beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
Advancing in a task.
Use with 'w'
Always follow the phrase with 'w' + Locative to specify the field of progress (e.g., 'w nauce', 'w pracy').
Plural is key
Remember that 'postęp' is singular, but 'postępy' is what you 'make'. Using the singular is a common beginner mistake.
Negation check
When saying you aren't making progress, use 'postępów'. It's a great way to show off your grammar skills.
Complimenting
If you want to encourage a Polish friend, say 'Robisz niesamowite postępy!' (You're making amazing progress!).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Oni ________ postępy w nauce angielskiego.
The subject is 'Oni' (They), so the verb 'robić' must be in the 3rd person plural form 'robią'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct negative sentence:
In negative sentences, the Accusative 'postępy' changes to the Genitive 'postępów'.
Match the adjective with the noun to create common phrases.
Match the pairs:
These are common collocations used with 'postępy'. Note that 'brak' (lack) requires the genitive 'postępów'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Jak idzie nauka gry na gitarze? B: Dobrze, ________.
The standard phrase is 'robić postępy' in the plural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Robić vs. Czynić
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenOni ________ postępy w nauce angielskiego.
The subject is 'Oni' (They), so the verb 'robić' must be in the 3rd person plural form 'robią'.
Select the correct negative sentence:
In negative sentences, the Accusative 'postępy' changes to the Genitive 'postępów'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common collocations used with 'postępy'. Note that 'brak' (lack) requires the genitive 'postępów'.
A: Jak idzie nauka gry na gitarze? B: Dobrze, ________.
The standard phrase is 'robić postępy' in the plural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is understood and common among young people, but 'robię postępy' is more natural and correct in standard Polish.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a job interview.
In Polish, the concept of improvement is viewed as a series of steps (postępy) rather than a single mass noun like in English.
The perfective is 'poczynić postępy' or 'zrobić postępy', but 'robić' is much more common as progress is usually a process.
Yes, 'robię postępy w odchudzaniu' is perfectly correct.
Use the adjective 'znaczące': 'robić znaczące postępy'.
Yes, in formal essays or literature, 'czynić' sounds more sophisticated.
No, for a vehicle or physical movement, use 'posuwać się' or 'jechać'.
The Locative case (Miejscownik). For example: 'w nauce' (from nauka).
Say 'Nie robię żadnych postępów'.
Very often! Coaches use it to motivate athletes.
It's better to say 'w polskim' (in Polish) or 'w nauce polskiego' (in learning Polish).
Verwandte Redewendungen
czynić postępy
synonymTo make progress (formal)
iść do przodu
similarTo move forward
rozwijać się
builds onTo develop oneself
osiągać wyniki
similarTo achieve results
stać w miejscu
contrastTo stand still / no progress
cofać się
contrastTo go backwards
