Bedeutung
Focusing on something specific.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Polish schools, an 'uwaga' is a formal written reprimand in a student's record. Parents take 'dostanie uwagi' (getting an attention) very seriously. Poles are generally more likely to 'zwrócić uwagę' to strangers in public for minor rule-breaking compared to people in the UK or USA. In Polish business culture, 'zwracanie uwagi na szczegóły' (attention to detail) is a highly prized trait often listed in job offers. Polish critics often use the phrase to highlight subtle symbolism in works, reflecting a deep tradition of analytical reading.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember the 'na'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete. 'Zwracam uwagę na...'
No Money Involved
Never use 'płacić'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're an English speaker.
Bedeutung
Focusing on something specific.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember the 'na'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete. 'Zwracam uwagę na...'
No Money Involved
Never use 'płacić'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're an English speaker.
Polite Reprimands
If you need to correct someone, start with 'Przepraszam' to soften the 'zwrócenie uwagi'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zwracać' or 'zwrócić'.
Wczoraj ______ uwagę na jej nowy kapelusz.
Since it happened 'wczoraj' (yesterday), we need the past tense perfective form.
Which preposition follows 'zwracać uwagę'?
Zwracam uwagę ___ detale.
The standard collocation is 'zwracać uwagę na' + Accusative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Przepraszam, czy może pan przestać hałasować? B: Och, przepraszam. C (do A): Dobrze, że mu ______ uwagę.
'Zwrócić komuś uwagę' is the correct phrase for reprimanding or pointing something out.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend to look at a cool car.
The first option correctly uses the imperative to direct focus to an object.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Attention Verbs
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWczoraj ______ uwagę na jej nowy kapelusz.
Since it happened 'wczoraj' (yesterday), we need the past tense perfective form.
Zwracam uwagę ___ detale.
The standard collocation is 'zwracać uwagę na' + Accusative.
A: Przepraszam, czy może pan przestać hałasować? B: Och, przepraszam. C (do A): Dobrze, że mu ______ uwagę.
'Zwrócić komuś uwagę' is the correct phrase for reprimanding or pointing something out.
You want to tell your friend to look at a cool car.
The first option correctly uses the imperative to direct focus to an object.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot really. Use 'oglądać' for watching. Use 'zwracać uwagę' if you are noticing a specific detail *in* the movie.
Both! 'Na kogoś' means you are noticing them. 'Komuś' (Dative) means you are reprimanding them.
The perfective form is 'zwrócić uwagę'. Use it for a single completed action.
Use 'odwracać czyjąś uwagę' (literally: to turn someone's attention away).
Yes, 'uwaga' is a feminine noun, so it becomes 'uwagę' in the accusative case.
No, that is incorrect. Use 'na kogoś' or just the Dative 'komuś'.
Yes, 'Uwaga!' as a standalone word means 'Caution!' or 'Watch out!'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It means 'to attract attention', like a bright billboard or a loud person.
Yes, it's great for saying 'Zwracam uwagę na jakość' (I pay attention to quality).
Verwandte Redewendungen
przyciągać uwagę
similarto attract attention
odwracać uwagę
contrastto distract
skupiać uwagę
specialized formto focus attention
uważać
builds onto be careful / to think
godny uwagi
similarworthy of attention
