A2 Collocation Neutral

trzymać się planu

to stick to the plan

Significado

To continue according to schedule.

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Contexto cultural

In Polish business culture, 'trzymanie się planu' is seen as a sign of 'niemiecka precyzja' (German precision), which is highly respected in professional settings. Modern Polish corporations heavily use 'Agile' and 'Scrum' methodologies, where 'trzymanie się planu' (the Sprint) is a core value. Younger generations might use the English loanword 'stickować' (to stick) in slang, but 'trzymać się planu' remains the standard and preferred form. Poles are known for being very organized travelers. 'Trzymanie się planu' is often discussed in travel forums like Fly4Free or groups on Facebook.

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The Genitive Rule

Always remember that 'trzymać się' is like a magnet for the Genitive case. If you change 'plan' to 'dieta', it becomes 'trzymać się diety'.

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Don't be too rigid

In Poland, saying someone 'kurczowo trzyma się planu' (clings to the plan) can be a criticism of their lack of flexibility.

Significado

To continue according to schedule.

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The Genitive Rule

Always remember that 'trzymać się' is like a magnet for the Genitive case. If you change 'plan' to 'dieta', it becomes 'trzymać się diety'.

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Don't be too rigid

In Poland, saying someone 'kurczowo trzyma się planu' (clings to the plan) can be a criticism of their lack of flexibility.

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Professionalism

Using this phrase in a job interview shows you are reliable and understand Polish work ethics.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing words in the correct form.

Musimy ________ się ________, jeśli chcemy zdążyć.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: trzymać, planu

The verb is 'trzymać się' and the noun 'plan' must be in the Genitive case 'planu'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Trzymam się planu.

Only 'Trzymam się planu' uses both the reflexive pronoun and the Genitive case.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: Dlaczego nie idziesz z nami na pizzę? B: Bo ________________ (I am sticking to the diet plan).

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: trzymam się planu diety

The speaker is explaining their current action using the phrase.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

1. A chaotic meeting. 2. A strict gym routine. 3. A group tour.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Each context requires a specific type of plan (meeting, training, tour).

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing words in the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Musimy ________ się ________, jeśli chcemy zdążyć.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: trzymać, planu

The verb is 'trzymać się' and the noun 'plan' must be in the Genitive case 'planu'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Trzymam się planu.

Only 'Trzymam się planu' uses both the reflexive pronoun and the Genitive case.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Dlaczego nie idziesz z nami na pizzę? B: Bo ________________ (I am sticking to the diet plan).

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: trzymam się planu diety

The speaker is explaining their current action using the phrase.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching A2

1. A chaotic meeting. 2. A strict gym routine. 3. A group tour.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Each context requires a specific type of plan (meeting, training, tour).

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, the preposition 'do' is incorrect here. Use the Genitive case 'planu' directly.

The opposite is 'zbaczać z planu' (to veer off the plan) or 'improwizować' (to improvise).

Because the verb 'trzymać się' requires the Genitive case for its object.

Yes, 'trzymać się planu diety' is very common.

Yes, but it emphasizes the act of staying attached to it despite distractions.

Yes, without 'się' the meaning changes to physically holding something.

You say 'Będę się trzymać planu'.

Yes: 'Trzymałem się planu' (masculine) or 'Trzymałam się planu' (feminine).

Very common. Coaches always tell players to 'trzymać się planu taktycznego'.

Frases relacionadas

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trzymać się zasad

similar

To stick to the rules/principles

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realizować plan

builds on

To execute/realize a plan

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zbaczać z planu

contrast

To veer off the plan

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trzymać się harmonogramu

specialized form

To stick to the schedule

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