Significado
To be okay with something happening.
Contexto cultural
Poles often use 'nie mam nic przeciwko' as a way to be modest. Even if they really like an idea, they might use this phrase to avoid appearing too pushy or over-excited. In Polish business meetings, this phrase is a safe way to agree to a proposal without fully committing to it as your own idea. It leaves room for negotiation. Younger Poles often shorten the phrase to just 'Nie mam nic przeciw' or use 'Dla mnie spoko'. The full version can sometimes sound a bit too formal for a group of teenagers. When visiting a Polish home, if you ask 'Can I help with the dishes?', the host might say 'Nie mam nic przeciwko', but they usually expect you to sit down and relax instead!
The 'Temu' Bridge
Always use 'temu' before 'żeby' to sound more like a native speaker.
Double Negatives
Never forget the 'nie'. 'Mam nic przeciwko' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
To be okay with something happening.
The 'Temu' Bridge
Always use 'temu' before 'żeby' to sound more like a native speaker.
Double Negatives
Never forget the 'nie'. 'Mam nic przeciwko' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Softening with 'W sumie'
Add 'W sumie' (In total/Actually) at the beginning to sound very natural: 'W sumie nie mam nic przeciwko.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Nie mam nic przeciwko temu ________ (pomysł).
'Przeciwko' requires the Dative case (Celownik).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I don't mind if you smoke'?
Wybierz poprawną odpowiedź:
This uses the correct 'żeby' construction for actions.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Czy możemy przełożyć nasze spotkanie na 15:00? B: Tak, ________________.
Both 'temu' (that) and 'temu spotkaniu' (this meeting) work perfectly here.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Kiedy powiesz 'Nie mam nic przeciwko'?
It is used for giving permission or agreeing to a request.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNie mam nic przeciwko temu ________ (pomysł).
'Przeciwko' requires the Dative case (Celownik).
Wybierz poprawną odpowiedź:
This uses the correct 'żeby' construction for actions.
A: Czy możemy przełożyć nasze spotkanie na 15:00? B: Tak, ________________.
Both 'temu' (that) and 'temu spotkaniu' (this meeting) work perfectly here.
Kiedy powiesz 'Nie mam nic przeciwko'?
It is used for giving permission or agreeing to a request.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if the context is clear, it's a perfect short answer.
'Zgadzam się' is more active. Use 'nie mam nic przeciwko' when you are being flexible or giving permission.
The Dative case (Celownik). For example: 'przeciwko temu', 'przeciwko zmianom'.
Yes, it's a very common shortened version used in casual speech.
Yes, 'Nie mam nic przeciwko niemu' means 'I have nothing against him'.
No, it's generally very polite. However, if said with a negative tone, it can sound reluctant.
Use 'Mam coś przeciwko' or 'Przeszkadza mi to'.
Yes, it's perfectly acceptable in business emails.
They are almost identical. 'Przeciwko' is slightly more common in this specific phrase.
No, it should be 'paleniu' (Dative).
Frases relacionadas
mieć coś przeciwko
contrastTo have an objection
nie przeszkadzać
similarTo not disturb/bother
zgadzać się
synonymTo agree
nie widzieć przeszkód
specialized formTo see no obstacles
być za
similarTo be in favor of
