Significado
Feeling happy about achieving a goal.
Contexto cultural
In modern Polish business culture, 'celebrating wins' is encouraged to build team morale, a shift from the more reserved attitudes of the past. Older generations might use the phrase more sparingly to avoid 'zapeszanie' (jinxing), preferring to wait until a success is 100% final. There is a strong sense of national 'shared joy' when Polish athletes succeed abroad, often described using this phrase in national media. Graduation and passing 'sesja' (exam period) are the most common times young Poles use this phrase with their families.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember the 'z'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete or changes meaning to 'utilizing success'.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Genitive case. It's 'sukcesu', not 'sukces'.
Significado
Feeling happy about achieving a goal.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember the 'z'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete or changes meaning to 'utilizing success'.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Genitive case. It's 'sukcesu', not 'sukces'.
Modesty
In Poland, it's okay to be happy, but adding 'ciężko na to pracowałem' (I worked hard for it) makes the success feel more earned and socially acceptable.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sukces' and the required preposition.
Marek bardzo cieszy się ___ (sukces).
The verb 'cieszyć się' requires 'z' + Genitive. 'Sukcesu' is the Genitive form of 'sukces'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to congratulate someone in a neutral register?
How do you say 'I'm happy about your success'?
'Cieszę się z twojego sukcesu' is the standard, most natural way to express this.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zdałem egzamin na prawo jazdy! B: Gratulacje! Na pewno bardzo ___.
The context of passing a driving test is a perfect moment to use 'cieszyć się z sukcesu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Cieszymy się z sukcesu naszej firmy' to the correct context.
This is a professional, collective expression of achievement.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Cieszyć się z sukcesu'
Work
- • Promotion
- • New Project
- • Raise
Personal
- • Buying a house
- • Learning a language
- • Hobby win
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMarek bardzo cieszy się ___ (sukces).
The verb 'cieszyć się' requires 'z' + Genitive. 'Sukcesu' is the Genitive form of 'sukces'.
How do you say 'I'm happy about your success'?
'Cieszę się z twojego sukcesu' is the standard, most natural way to express this.
A: Zdałem egzamin na prawo jazdy! B: Gratulacje! Na pewno bardzo ___.
The context of passing a driving test is a perfect moment to use 'cieszyć się z sukcesu'.
Match 'Cieszymy się z sukcesu naszej firmy' to the correct context.
This is a professional, collective expression of achievement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but it's less common. It means you are 'enjoying the state of being successful' rather than 'being happy because of a specific success'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Cieszyć się z sukcesów (Genitive plural).
Cieszę się z twojego sukcesu!
Frases relacionadas
odnieść sukces
builds onto achieve success
gratulować sukcesu
similarto congratulate on success
mieć farta
contrastto be lucky
osiągnąć cel
similarto reach a goal
