A2 Collocation خنثی

mieć pewność

to be sure

معنی

Having no doubt about facts.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Poles often use 'mieć pewność' in bureaucratic settings. If a clerk says 'Muszę mieć pewność', they are usually asking for more documents. In academic debates, saying 'Nie mam pewności' is seen as a sign of intellectual honesty rather than weakness. Some older Poles believe that having 'too much certainty' about the future can bring bad luck (the 'evil eye'). On Polish social media, 'mieć pewność' is often used when debunking myths or 'fake news'.

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The 'Że' Connection

90% of the time, you will follow this phrase with 'że' (that). Practice them together: 'Mam pewność, że...'

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Don't say 'Jestem pewność'

This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE certainty, you don't ARE certainty.

معنی

Having no doubt about facts.

💡

The 'Że' Connection

90% of the time, you will follow this phrase with 'że' (that). Practice them together: 'Mam pewność, że...'

⚠️

Don't say 'Jestem pewność'

This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE certainty, you don't ARE certainty.

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Use 'Stuprocentową'

To sound like a native, add 'stuprocentową' (100%) before 'pewność' when you are really, really sure.

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Modesty in Certainty

In Poland, it's often polite to say 'Nie mam pewności, ale...' before giving an opinion, even if you are quite sure.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'mieć' in the present tense.

Ja ______ pewność, że to był on.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mam

The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct form of 'mieć' is 'mam'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Mam pewność, że pada.

The phrase is 'mieć pewność'. 'Jestem pewność' is incorrect because you can't 'be' a noun.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.

A: Czy klucze są w aucie? B: Tak, ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mam pewność

'Mam pewność' is the standard way to confirm you are sure.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just checked your bank account and saw the money arrived.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Mam pewność, że pieniądze są.

Since you just checked and saw the proof, you now 'have certainty'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Mieć vs Być

Mieć pewność
Objective Based on facts
Noun Uses 'pewność'
Być pewnym
Subjective Based on feeling
Adjective Uses 'pewny'

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of 'mieć' in the present tense. جای خالی A1

Ja ______ pewność, że to był on.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mam

The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct form of 'mieć' is 'mam'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Mam pewność, że pada.

The phrase is 'mieć pewność'. 'Jestem pewność' is incorrect because you can't 'be' a noun.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Czy klucze są w aucie? B: Tak, ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: mam pewność

'Mam pewność' is the standard way to confirm you are sure.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You just checked your bank account and saw the money arrived.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Mam pewność, że pieniądze są.

Since you just checked and saw the proof, you now 'have certainty'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

'Być pewnym' is more common for personal feelings ('I am sure'). 'Mieć pewność' sounds slightly more objective or evidence-based ('I have the certainty').

Yes, but usually with 'co do'. 'Mam pewność co do niego' means 'I am sure about him/his character'.

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

Use 'Nie mam pewności' or 'Nie jestem pewny'.

Technically yes (pewności), but it is almost always used in the singular as an abstract concept.

Yes, that means 'I have great certainty' or 'I am very sure'.

It means 'to gain certainty', usually after finding out new information.

Yes, it is a feminine noun.

Yes: 'Miałem pewność' (I was sure).

Yes, it comes from the same root, but it's an adverb meaning 'for sure'.

عبارات مرتبط

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być pewnym

synonym

To be sure

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mieć przekonanie

similar

To have a conviction

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upewnić się

builds on

To make sure / To verify

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brak pewności

contrast

Lack of certainty

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pewnym krokiem

specialized form

With a steady step

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