Significado
Two things are very different.
Contexto cultural
Poles often use this phrase when talking about 'domowe' (homemade) vs 'sklepowe' (store-bought). There is a strong cultural belief that homemade food is inherently superior. In business, using this phrase can be a strong way to emphasize a 'competitive advantage'. It shows confidence in a product or service. The phrase is a staple in 'metamorfozy' (makeovers) or 'before and after' posts, especially in interior design and beauty. Guests use this phrase to flatter their hosts. It's a way of saying 'Your hospitality is on a level I've never seen before'.
Add 'po prostu'
Adding 'po prostu' (simply) before the phrase makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Check the ending
Never say 'nie ma porównanie'. That 'a' at the end is the mark of a student who knows their grammar!
Significado
Two things are very different.
Add 'po prostu'
Adding 'po prostu' (simply) before the phrase makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Check the ending
Never say 'nie ma porównanie'. That 'a' at the end is the mark of a student who knows their grammar!
Complimenting the Cook
If you are at a Polish home, use this phrase about the food. It's the ultimate 'thank you'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'porównanie' after 'nie ma'.
Ta nowa restauracja jest świetna. Nie ma ___________ (porównanie) z tą starą.
After 'nie ma', we must use the Genitive case. The Genitive of 'porównanie' is 'porównania'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks if you like your new, expensive car more than your old, broken one.
'Nie ma porównania' is used to show a big difference in quality. The other options are for saying 'you're welcome' or 'no problem'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'There is simply no comparison'?
Wybierz najbardziej naturalne zdanie:
'Po prostu' is the standard intensifier for 'simply' and it usually comes before 'nie ma'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Jak ci się podoba w nowym mieszkaniu? B: Jest super! Jest cicho i jasno. Do starego kawalerki ___________.
The speaker is comparing a new, better apartment to an old one, so 'nie ma porównania' is the correct fit.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Nie ma porównania'
Common Topics for Comparison
Food
- • Homemade vs Store-bought
- • Fresh vs Frozen
Tech
- • Old phone vs New phone
- • Slow internet vs Fiber
Life
- • Small town vs Big city
- • Old job vs New job
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTa nowa restauracja jest świetna. Nie ma ___________ (porównanie) z tą starą.
After 'nie ma', we must use the Genitive case. The Genitive of 'porównanie' is 'porównania'.
Situation: Someone asks if you like your new, expensive car more than your old, broken one.
'Nie ma porównania' is used to show a big difference in quality. The other options are for saying 'you're welcome' or 'no problem'.
Wybierz najbardziej naturalne zdanie:
'Po prostu' is the standard intensifier for 'simply' and it usually comes before 'nie ma'.
A: Jak ci się podoba w nowym mieszkaniu? B: Jest super! Jest cicho i jasno. Do starego kawalerki ___________.
The speaker is comparing a new, better apartment to an old one, so 'nie ma porównania' is the correct fit.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes! You can say 'This hotel is so bad, there's no comparison to the one we had last year' (meaning it's much worse).
It's better to use 'znacząca różnica' in a formal written report, but in a spoken presentation, it's perfectly fine.
'Niebo a ziemia' is more dramatic and visual. 'Nie ma porównania' is more common and versatile.
Because of the Genitive of Negation rule in Polish grammar.
Yes, this means 'There is no comparison between us' (usually implying one person is much better at something).
Both are correct. 'Do' + Genitive is slightly more common for 'comparison to', while 'z' + Instrumental is 'comparison with'.
Yes, but be careful as it can sound very judgmental or elitist.
Use 'Absolutnie nie ma porównania' or 'W ogóle nie ma porównania'.
Yes, similar structures exist in Russian (нет сравнения) and Czech (není srovnání).
90% of the time, yes. Occasionally it just means they are too different to compare.
Absolutely! It's very common in texting to express excitement about something new.
You could say 'Są bardzo podobne' (They are very similar) or 'To to samo' (It's the same thing).
It is Genitive Singular.
Yes, that means 'There is no comparison of prices' (e.g., one shop is much cheaper).
Frases relacionadas
bez porównania
similarincomparably
niebo a ziemia
synonymheaven and earth
to inna bajka
similarthat's a different story
nie ma podjazdu
slangcan't even get close
dzieli ich przepaść
builds onan abyss divides them
