Significado
to do something regularly
Contexto cultural
Polish hospitality often involves 'mieć w zwyczaju' offering more food than a guest can possibly eat. It is a sign of generosity. In Polish business culture, it is 'w zwyczaju' to exchange business cards at the beginning of a meeting, though this is becoming less formal in tech. Younger generations have 'w zwyczaju' using English loanwords (Ponglish) in their daily routines, especially in the workplace. In rural areas, people 'mają w zwyczaju' pozdrawiać nieznajomych na drodze (greeting strangers on the road), which is less common in big cities like Warsaw.
Use it in Job Interviews
It sounds much more professional than saying 'I always do X'. It shows you have a system.
Don't use for accidents
Don't say 'Mam w zwyczaju gubić telefon'. It makes it sound like you lose it on purpose!
Significado
to do something regularly
Use it in Job Interviews
It sounds much more professional than saying 'I always do X'. It shows you have a system.
Don't use for accidents
Don't say 'Mam w zwyczaju gubić telefon'. It makes it sound like you lose it on purpose!
Polish Politeness
When declining an offer, you can say 'Nie mam w zwyczaju...' to make it sound like a general rule rather than a rejection of the person.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'mieć' and the phrase 'w zwyczaju'.
Mój sąsiad codziennie rano _______ (mieć w zwyczaju) podlewać kwiaty.
The subject 'mój sąsiad' is 3rd person singular, so 'mieć' becomes 'ma'.
Choose the correct continuation of the sentence.
Nie mam w zwyczaju...
The phrase 'mieć w zwyczaju' must be followed by an infinitive verb (pić).
Complete the dialogue using 'mieć w zwyczaju'.
A: Dlaczego Anna zawsze przynosi własne jedzenie? B: Bo ona _______ (not have in habit) jeść w restauracjach.
To negate the phrase, simply add 'nie' before the verb 'ma'.
Match the person to their 'zwyczaj'.
1. Student, 2. Biznesmen, 3. Sportowiec
These are typical habits associated with these roles.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Common 'Zwyczaje'
Morning
- • pić kawę
- • biegać
- • czytać newsy
Work
- • sprawdzać maila
- • robić listę
- • pić herbatę
Social
- • dawać napiwki
- • spóźniać się
- • żartować
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMój sąsiad codziennie rano _______ (mieć w zwyczaju) podlewać kwiaty.
The subject 'mój sąsiad' is 3rd person singular, so 'mieć' becomes 'ma'.
Nie mam w zwyczaju...
The phrase 'mieć w zwyczaju' must be followed by an infinitive verb (pić).
A: Dlaczego Anna zawsze przynosi własne jedzenie? B: Bo ona _______ (not have in habit) jeść w restauracjach.
To negate the phrase, simply add 'nie' before the verb 'ma'.
1. Student, 2. Biznesmen, 3. Sportowiec
These are typical habits associated with these roles.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it often sounds ironic or critical. For example: 'On ma w zwyczaju kłamać' (He has a habit of lying).
'Zwykle' is an adverb (usually). 'Mieć w zwyczaju' is a phrase that emphasizes the habit as a part of someone's character.
It is always 'w zwyczaju' (locative case) in this phrase.
No, you must add a verb like 'pić' (to drink).
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends or with your boss.
Use the past tense of 'mieć': 'Miałem w zwyczaju...'
Yes, e.g., 'Polacy mają w zwyczaju...'
'Nawyk' is more for physical/automatic things (like biting nails). 'Zwyczaj' is more for conscious routines.
Yes: 'Czy masz w zwyczaju pić herbatę rano?'
Yes, 'mieć zwyczaj' (without 'w') is also used.
Frases relacionadas
mieć nawyk
similarto have a habit
zwykle
similarusually
wejść w krew
builds onto become second nature
zrywać z nałogiem
contrastto break a bad habit/addiction
