Bedeutung
To be noticed and admired.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Poland, 'robić wrażenie' is often used when discussing the reconstruction of cities like Warsaw after WWII. The effort and scale of rebuilding 'robi wrażenie' on both locals and historians. In the modern Polish workplace, 'robić dobre wrażenie' is a key concept during 'rozmowa kwalifikacyjna' (job interview). It reflects the high value placed on professional appearance and preparation. Younger generations often use 'robić wrażenie' ironically or with heavy modifiers like 'mega' or 'konkretne' to describe viral content or fashion trends. In Polish art schools (ASP), students are taught that a work shouldn't just 'robić wrażenie' (be flashy), but should have 'głębia' (depth).
Use Adjectives!
Don't just say 'robi wrażenie'. Add 'ogromne' (huge) or 'niesamowite' (incredible) to sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the Case
Always use the Accusative case after 'na'. It's 'na mnie', not 'na mną'.
Bedeutung
To be noticed and admired.
Use Adjectives!
Don't just say 'robi wrażenie'. Add 'ogromne' (huge) or 'niesamowite' (incredible) to sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the Case
Always use the Accusative case after 'na'. It's 'na mnie', not 'na mną'.
Modesty Matters
While it's good to 'robić wrażenie', Poles sometimes find over-the-top bragging off-putting. Let your actions do the 'robić' for you.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'robić' or 'zrobić' and the preposition 'na'.
Jego nowa piosenka ______ (perfective) ______ mnie ogromne wrażenie.
We need the perfective 'zrobiła' for a specific event (the song) and the preposition 'na'.
Which sentence correctly expresses that someone is impressive?
Choose the correct sentence:
'On robi wrażenie' is the standard way to say someone is impressive.
Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three most common 'wrażenie' collocations.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Jak ci się podobał koncert? B: Był świetny! Muzyka ______ na wszystkich wielkie wrażenie.
In the context of a past event like a concert, 'zrobiła' (perfective) is the most natural choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJego nowa piosenka ______ (perfective) ______ mnie ogromne wrażenie.
We need the perfective 'zrobiła' for a specific event (the song) and the preposition 'na'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'On robi wrażenie' is the standard way to say someone is impressive.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the three most common 'wrażenie' collocations.
A: Jak ci się podobał koncert? B: Był świetny! Muzyka ______ na wszystkich wielkie wrażenie.
In the context of a past event like a concert, 'zrobiła' (perfective) is the most natural choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but you must add an adjective like 'złe' (bad) or 'negatywne'. Without an adjective, it is usually assumed to be positive.
'Robić' is for a general state (He is an impressive person), while 'zrobić' is for a one-time event (He impressed me yesterday).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. For very formal writing, use 'wywierać wrażenie'.
You say 'To zrobiło na mnie wrażenie' (That made an impression on me) or 'Byłem pod wrażeniem' (I was under the impression).
Verwandte Redewendungen
wywrzeć wrażenie
synonymTo exert/make an impression
sprawiać wrażenie
similarTo give the impression/to seem
mieć wrażenie
contrastTo have a feeling/hunch
pozostawić po sobie wrażenie
builds onTo leave an impression behind
