Bedeutung
Asking questions for information.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'wywiad środowiskowy' is a formal term used by social workers to assess a family's situation, but in casual conversation, Poles use it to mean 'checking someone's background' (e.g., a daughter's new boyfriend). In Polish business culture, 'zrobić wywiad' is often a precursor to 'networking.' It's considered professional to know the background of a partner before the first meeting. On Polish forums and Facebook groups, you will often see posts starting with 'Robię wywiad...' followed by a question about a product or service. It's a standard way to crowdsource information. During the WWII resistance, 'wywiad' (intelligence) was crucial. This legacy contributes to the phrase feeling 'active' and 'important' even in mundane contexts.
Use 'mały' to sound more natural
Poles often say 'zrobić mały wywiad' (to do a little interview) to make the request for information sound less intrusive and more casual.
Watch the aspect!
Don't say 'Zrobiłem wywiad' if you are still in the middle of asking people. Use 'Robię wywiad' for ongoing actions.
Bedeutung
Asking questions for information.
Use 'mały' to sound more natural
Poles often say 'zrobić mały wywiad' (to do a little interview) to make the request for information sound less intrusive and more casual.
Watch the aspect!
Don't say 'Zrobiłem wywiad' if you are still in the middle of asking people. Use 'Robię wywiad' for ongoing actions.
The 'Grapevine' power
In Poland, a 'wywiad' among friends is often trusted more than official advertisements. Use this phrase to show you value someone's personal opinion.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zrobić wywiad'.
Zanim kupię ten dom, muszę __________ wśród sąsiadów.
We use the infinitive 'zrobić wywiad' after 'muszę' to indicate a completed action of research.
Which sentence uses the phrase in an informal, 'scouting' sense?
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
Checking a product online is the classic informal/figurative use of the phrase.
Match the person to the reason they are 'robią wywiad'.
Połącz osoby:
Students research professors, employees research bosses, and tourists research beaches.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy wiesz coś o tym nowym klubie? B: Jeszcze nie, ale jutro __________.
The speaker is promising to do the research in the future.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenZanim kupię ten dom, muszę __________ wśród sąsiadów.
We use the infinitive 'zrobić wywiad' after 'muszę' to indicate a completed action of research.
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
Checking a product online is the classic informal/figurative use of the phrase.
Połącz osoby:
Students research professors, employees research bosses, and tourists research beaches.
A: Czy wiesz coś o tym nowym klubie? B: Jeszcze nie, ale jutro __________.
The speaker is promising to do the research in the future.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo! In fact, it's more commonly used by regular people to mean 'asking around' or 'doing research' before a decision.
If you are the employer, you 'przeprowadzasz rozmowę kwalifikacyjną.' If you are the candidate, you 'idziesz na rozmowę.' 'Zrobić wywiad' would mean researching the company *before* you go.
'Zrobić' is more casual and common in daily life. 'Przeprowadzić' is formal and used in journalism, medicine, or science.
No, you 'zrobić wywiad' with people or 'w internecie' (online). For a book, you would say 'przejrzeć' (to look through) or 'zapoznać się z' (to get acquainted with).
Not necessarily, but it implies you are being thorough. If you want to sound more discreet, use 'zasięgnąć języka'.
'Zrobiłem mały wywiad' is the closest and most natural equivalent.
Nowadays, you can 'zrobić wywiad w internecie,' meaning you are looking at forums and reviews.
It is masculine (ten wywiad).
Literally 'environmental interview,' it's a background check on someone's living situation and social circle.
Yes! It's very common to 'zrobić wywiad' about a crush or a potential date.
Verwandte Redewendungen
zasięgnąć języka
synonymTo ask around for information.
wybadać grunt
similarTo test the waters.
przeprowadzić wywiad
specialized formTo conduct a formal interview.
udzielić wywiadu
contrastTo give an interview.
wywiadówka
builds onParent-teacher meeting.
