Significado
Traveling using public transport
Contexto cultural
In cities like Warsaw, buses have dedicated lanes (buspasy). If you say 'Jadę autobusem, bo jest buspas', you are explaining that the bus is faster than a car in traffic. In small villages, 'jechać autobusem' often refers to the PKS. These buses are less frequent and are a major topic of local conversation regarding accessibility. Younger people might use 'zbiorkom' (short for 'zbiorowa komunikacja') to refer to the whole system, but they still 'jadą autobusem'. It is considered very rude to talk loudly on a mobile phone while 'jechać autobusem'. Most people keep their conversations brief and quiet.
The '-em' Rule
Almost all masculine vehicles end in '-em' when you use them to travel: pociągiem, tramwajem, rowerem, samochodem.
Don't say 'z'
Avoid saying 'jechać z autobusem'. It's a very common mistake for English and German speakers.
Significado
Traveling using public transport
The '-em' Rule
Almost all masculine vehicles end in '-em' when you use them to travel: pociągiem, tramwajem, rowerem, samochodem.
Don't say 'z'
Avoid saying 'jechać z autobusem'. It's a very common mistake for English and German speakers.
Line Numbers
When specifying a bus number, use the instrumental case for the number too if you're being precise, but usually, people just say 'jechać sto osiemdziesiątką' (riding the 180).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'jechać' and 'autobus'.
Ja dzisiaj (jechać) (autobus) do szkoły.
The first person singular of 'jechać' is 'jadę', and 'autobus' in the instrumental case is 'autobusem'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We are going by bus'?
'Jedziemy' is the correct verb for 'we go' (not walking), and 'autobusem' is the correct case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jak dotrzesz na lotnisko? B: ________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about how you will get somewhere.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on the bus and your friend calls to ask where you are.
'Właśnie' (just/currently) combined with 'jadę autobusem' perfectly describes being in transit.
Use the past tense (masculine).
Wczoraj (jechać) ________ (autobus) do kina.
The past tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'jechałem'.
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Ayudas visuales
Jechać vs. Iść
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosJa dzisiaj (jechać) (autobus) do szkoły.
The first person singular of 'jechać' is 'jadę', and 'autobus' in the instrumental case is 'autobusem'.
How do you say 'We are going by bus'?
'Jedziemy' is the correct verb for 'we go' (not walking), and 'autobusem' is the correct case.
A: Jak dotrzesz na lotnisko? B: ________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about how you will get somewhere.
You are on the bus and your friend calls to ask where you are.
'Właśnie' (just/currently) combined with 'jadę autobusem' perfectly describes being in transit.
Wczoraj (jechać) ________ (autobus) do kina.
The past tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'jechałem'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'jechać samochodem' is the standard way to say you are going by car.
'Jechać' is for one specific trip (now or then). 'Jeździć' is for habits or multiple trips.
It is masculine. The nominative form is 'autobus'.
You can say 'Jestem w autobusie', but if you want to say you are currently traveling, 'Jadę autobusem' is more common.
No, the Instrumental case ending '-em' replaces the need for a preposition like 'by' or 'with'.
Use 'prowadzić autobus' or 'kierować autobusem'.
Generally, Poles keep to themselves. Loud talking is frowned upon.
Ask: 'Który autobus jedzie do centrum?'
It's a night bus. You say 'jechać nocnym'.
Yes, though people often specify 'jechać autokarem' or 'jechać PKS-em'.
Frases relacionadas
jechać tramwajem
similarTo go by tram
jeździć autobusem
builds onTo take the bus habitually
jechać pociągiem
similarTo go by train
jechać na gapę
specialized formTo ride without a ticket
wysiąść z autobusu
contrastTo get off the bus
