Significado
Moving or doing things quickly.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used to contrast the 'szybkie tempo' of the city with the 'wolne tempo' (slow pace) of the countryside (wieś), where life follows nature. In Polish job ads, you will often see 'praca w szybkim tempie' as a requirement. It is a euphemism for 'stressful and busy'. Disco Polo, a popular Polish music genre, is defined by its 'szybkie tempo' and simple rhythm, designed for dancing at weddings. There is a stereotype that Warsaw has a 'szybkie tempo' while Kraków is more 'slow' and academic. People from Warsaw are often seen as 'biegnący' (running).
Master the Locative
If you only learn one form, learn 'w szybkim tempie'. It's the most useful for describing how things are happening.
Gender Matters
Never say 'szybki tempo'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Neuter nouns are rare but important!
Significado
Moving or doing things quickly.
Master the Locative
If you only learn one form, learn 'w szybkim tempie'. It's the most useful for describing how things are happening.
Gender Matters
Never say 'szybki tempo'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Neuter nouns are rare but important!
Small Talk
Complaining about the 'szybkie tempo' of life is a great way to bond with Polish people—they love a good shared complaint about being busy.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'szybki'.
Warszawa ma ________ tempo życia.
'Tempo' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'szybkie'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We work at a fast pace'?
The preposition 'w' requires the locative case: 'szybkim tempie'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are running a marathon and want to tell your partner to speed up.
'Zwiększ tempo' means 'Increase the pace'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosWarszawa ma ________ tempo życia.
'Tempo' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'szybkie'.
How do you say 'We work at a fast pace'?
The preposition 'w' requires the locative case: 'szybkim tempie'.
You are running a marathon and want to tell your partner to speed up.
'Zwiększ tempo' means 'Increase the pace'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNot usually. For a car's speed, use 'duża prędkość'. Use 'szybkie tempo' if you are talking about the rhythm of a race.
It is neuter. That's why we say 'szybkie' (neuter ending) and not 'szybki' (masculine).
Use the phrase 'w szybkim tempie'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
Frases relacionadas
zawrotne tempo
specialized formBreakneck/dizzying pace
wolne tempo
contrastSlow pace
narzucić tempo
builds onTo set/dictate the pace
w tempie ekspresowym
similarAt express speed
