Significado
To succeed professionally.
Contexto cultural
The 'Warsaw Dream' often involves moving to the capital to 'zrobić karierę' in a corporation (korpo). In the 90s, 'zrobić karierę' was often associated with the 'nouveau riche' who succeeded during the transition. Poles highly value titles. 'Zrobić karierę naukową' usually means obtaining a PhD or Habilitation. The term is now frequently used for YouTubers and TikTokers, showing a shift in what 'career' means.
Use with 'jako'
Always follow with 'jako' (as) to specify the profession: 'zrobić karierę jako inżynier'.
Watch the 'ę'
Forgetting the 'ę' in 'karierę' is the most common beginner mistake. It must be accusative!
Significado
To succeed professionally.
Use with 'jako'
Always follow with 'jako' (as) to specify the profession: 'zrobić karierę jako inżynier'.
Watch the 'ę'
Forgetting the 'ę' in 'karierę' is the most common beginner mistake. It must be accusative!
Modesty
While 'zrobić karierę' is positive, Poles can be modest. If someone says you made a career, a common humble response is 'Po prostu ciężko pracuję' (I just work hard).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kariera'.
Ona chce zrobić wielką ________ w mediach.
The verb 'zrobić' requires the accusative case, which for 'kariera' is 'karierę'.
Which verb aspect is correct for a finished success?
Mój brat już ________ karierę jako lekarz.
'Zrobił' is the past perfective form, indicating the success has already been achieved.
Complete the dialogue.
- Czy w tej firmie można szybko ________? - Tak, jeśli będziesz ciężko pracować.
'Zrobić karierę' is the natural collocation for professional advancement.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Zrobił karierę od zera.'
'Od zera' means 'from zero', implying starting with nothing.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOna chce zrobić wielką ________ w mediach.
The verb 'zrobić' requires the accusative case, which for 'kariera' is 'karierę'.
Mój brat już ________ karierę jako lekarz.
'Zrobił' is the past perfective form, indicating the success has already been achieved.
- Czy w tej firmie można szybko ________? - Tak, jeśli będziesz ciężko pracować.
'Zrobić karierę' is the natural collocation for professional advancement.
Sentence: 'Zrobił karierę od zera.'
'Od zera' means 'from zero', implying starting with nothing.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's better to use 'dostać awans' (get a promotion) for small steps. 'Zrobić karierę' is for the big picture.
Only if you call someone a 'karierowicz' (careerist), implying they are ruthless.
'Zawód' is your profession (e.g., teacher), while 'kariera' is your success and path within that profession.
Use 'ścieżka kariery'.
Frases relacionadas
odnieść sukces
synonymTo achieve success.
piąć się po szczeblach kariery
similarTo climb the career ladder.
zrobić klapę
contrastTo fail miserably.
karierowicz
builds onA careerist.
