A1 Collocation Neutral

być w formie

to be in shape

Significado

Feeling healthy and fit.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Fitness Boom' in Poland has made 'być w formie' a common topic of small talk. It's often linked to 'morsowanie' (winter swimming). Polish sports commentators use this phrase constantly to describe football players like Robert Lewandowski. In Polish offices, being 'w formie' is a way to describe productivity and mental readiness for meetings. There is a strong cultural respect for seniors who stay 'w formie' through gardening or walking.

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Add Adjectives

You can make it stronger by adding 'świetnej' (great) or 'dobrej' (good) between 'w' and 'formie'.

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Case Sensitivity

Never say 'w forma'. The 'ie' ending is crucial for sounding natural.

Significado

Feeling healthy and fit.

💡

Add Adjectives

You can make it stronger by adding 'świetnej' (great) or 'dobrej' (good) between 'w' and 'formie'.

⚠️

Case Sensitivity

Never say 'w forma'. The 'ie' ending is crucial for sounding natural.

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Mental Form

Use it before an exam or interview to describe your mental readiness.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the word 'forma'.

Mój brat dużo biega, więc jest w ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: formie

After the preposition 'w', we use the Locative case, so 'forma' becomes 'formie'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ja jestem w formie.

The idiom always uses the preposition 'w' and the Locative case.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jak się czujesz? B: Świetnie! Jestem dzisiaj w ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: formie

The speaker is saying they feel great and are 'in form'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'On jest w szczytowej formie'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When an athlete just broke a record.

'Szczytowa forma' means peak form, perfect for a record-breaking athlete.

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the word 'forma'. Fill Blank A1

Mój brat dużo biega, więc jest w ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: formie

After the preposition 'w', we use the Locative case, so 'forma' becomes 'formie'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ja jestem w formie.

The idiom always uses the preposition 'w' and the Locative case.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Jak się czujesz? B: Świetnie! Jestem dzisiaj w ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: formie

The speaker is saying they feel great and are 'in form'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'On jest w szczytowej formie'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When an athlete just broke a record.

'Szczytowa forma' means peak form, perfect for a record-breaking athlete.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, for machines use 'w dobrym stanie'. 'Być w formie' is for people and animals.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a professional or medical context.

The opposite is 'być bez formy' or 'nie być w formie'.

No, it can also mean mental sharpness or performing well at a task.

Use the phrase 'wrócić do formy'.

Because the preposition 'w' requires the Locative case here.

Yes, 'Nasza drużyna jest w formie' is very common.

Yes, it's one of the most common idioms related to health.

Yes, that is a very natural way to say 'I am in good shape'.

Almost. 'Mieć formę' is slightly more informal and often used in sports.

Frases relacionadas

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mieć formę

synonym

To have form/fitness.

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wrócić do formy

builds on

To get back in shape.

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być bez formy

contrast

To be out of shape.

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szczytowa forma

specialized form

Peak form.

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