Significado
Stopping an activity for a short rest.
Contexto cultural
The 'przerwa śniadaniowa' is sacred. In many Polish workplaces, it's common for everyone to stop at the same time to eat their sandwiches together. The 'coffee break' is often shorter and more individualistic than the Polish equivalent, often taken 'on the go'. In Japan, taking a break can sometimes be seen as a sign of lack of dedication, though 'radio taiso' (group exercise breaks) are a unique cultural phenomenon. The 'riposo' or 'siesta' is a much longer break than the Polish 'przerwa', often lasting several hours in the afternoon.
The 'ę' rule
In casual conversation, many Poles pronounce the final 'ę' in 'przerwę' as a simple 'e'. Don't worry if you don't sound perfectly nasal!
Avoid 'Brać'
Even if you hear 'brać przerwę' in a Netflix dub, try to use 'zrobić' to sound more like a native speaker.
Significado
Stopping an activity for a short rest.
The 'ę' rule
In casual conversation, many Poles pronounce the final 'ę' in 'przerwę' as a simple 'e'. Don't worry if you don't sound perfectly nasal!
Avoid 'Brać'
Even if you hear 'brać przerwę' in a Netflix dub, try to use 'zrobić' to sound more like a native speaker.
Add 'sobie'
Adding 'sobie' (for oneself) makes it sound more relaxed: 'Zrobię sobie przerwę'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zrobić przerwę'.
Jestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę ________.
After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive form.
Which sentence is the most natural in Polish?
How do you say 'Let's take a break'?
'Zróbmy' is the imperative 'let's' form of 'zrobić', which is the standard verb for this phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pracujemy już od rana. B: Masz rację. Zróbmy ________ na kawę.
The noun must be in the accusative case after 'zrobić'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are driving for 5 hours and feel sleepy.
A gas station (stacja) is the logical place for a break during a drive.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Types of Breaks
Work
- • przerwa obiadowa
- • przerwa na kawę
- • przerwa techniczna
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę ________.
After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive form.
How do you say 'Let's take a break'?
'Zróbmy' is the imperative 'let's' form of 'zrobić', which is the standard verb for this phrase.
A: Pracujemy już od rana. B: Masz rację. Zróbmy ________ na kawę.
The noun must be in the accusative case after 'zrobić'.
You are driving for 5 hours and feel sleepy.
A gas station (stacja) is the logical place for a break during a drive.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but it sounds more like you are pausing a video or a game than taking a rest from work.
'Przerwa' is the time slot; 'odpoczynek' is the act of resting itself.
The most common way is 'przerwa obiadowa'.
Because it is the direct object of the verb 'zrobić' (Accusative case).
Yes, 'zrobić przerwę w związku' means to take a break from each other.
It's not 'wrong', but it's an anglicism. 'Zrobić' is more traditional Polish.
It can be anything from 5 minutes to an hour.
It's a 'technical break', often seen on websites when they are down for maintenance.
Yes, e.g., 'przerwę od nauki' (a break from studying).
Frases relacionadas
odpocząć
similarto rest
odetchnąć
similarto catch one's breath
przerwać
specialized formto interrupt
mieć wolne
contrastto have time off
pauza
synonympause
