A2 Idiom غیر رسمی

nie ma zmiłuj

no mercy

معنی

Strict enforcement or harsh reality.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase reflects the 'Polish Stoicism'—a cultural trait of accepting hard work and difficult conditions without much complaint. In Polish startups and offices, 'nie ma zmiłuj' is often used during 'crunch time' to build a sense of shared mission and discipline. Commentators use it to describe a 'killer instinct' in athletes who don't let up until the whistle blows. The transition from a prayer ('zmiłuj się') to a secular idiom shows how deeply Catholicism has influenced the Polish language structure.

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Use it for self-motivation

When you don't want to do something, say 'nie ma zmiłuj' to yourself. It's a great way to build mental toughness in Polish.

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Don't use it for tragedy

Never use this if someone is telling you about a sad personal event. It will make you sound like a robot.

معنی

Strict enforcement or harsh reality.

🎯

Use it for self-motivation

When you don't want to do something, say 'nie ma zmiłuj' to yourself. It's a great way to build mental toughness in Polish.

⚠️

Don't use it for tragedy

Never use this if someone is telling you about a sad personal event. It will make you sound like a robot.

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The 'ł' sound

Make sure your 'ł' in 'zmiłuj' is clear. If you pronounce it like an 'l', it will sound very foreign.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word in the idiom.

Szef jest dzisiaj bardzo surowy. Nie ma ______!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: zmiłuj

The idiom is 'nie ma zmiłuj'. 'Zmiłowania' is too formal, and 'litość' is a different word.

In which situation would you MOST likely hear 'nie ma zmiłuj'?

Select the correct scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A personal trainer is pushing you to do one more pushup.

'Nie ma zmiłuj' is used for discipline and strictness.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Czy mogę oddać projekt jutro? B: Przykro mi, dzisiaj jest ostateczny termin. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nie ma zmiłuj

The context of a strict deadline requires 'Nie ma zmiłuj'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a past tense context?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nie było zmiłuj, musieliśmy pracować w niedzielę.

In the past tense, 'nie ma' becomes 'nie było'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Where to use 'Nie ma zmiłuj'

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Work

  • Deadlines
  • Strict Boss
  • Meetings
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Self

  • Gym
  • Diet
  • Learning
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Nature

  • Cold
  • Rain
  • Early Mornings

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word in the idiom. جای خالی A2

Szef jest dzisiaj bardzo surowy. Nie ma ______!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: zmiłuj

The idiom is 'nie ma zmiłuj'. 'Zmiłowania' is too formal, and 'litość' is a different word.

In which situation would you MOST likely hear 'nie ma zmiłuj'? situation_matching A2

Select the correct scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A personal trainer is pushing you to do one more pushup.

'Nie ma zmiłuj' is used for discipline and strictness.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Czy mogę oddać projekt jutro? B: Przykro mi, dzisiaj jest ostateczny termin. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nie ma zmiłuj

The context of a strict deadline requires 'Nie ma zmiłuj'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a past tense context? Choose B2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nie było zmiłuj, musieliśmy pracować w niedzielę.

In the past tense, 'nie ma' becomes 'nie było'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Not necessarily. It is firm. Between friends, it's often used jokingly to push someone. To a subordinate, it's a clear instruction.

Yes, use 'nie było zmiłuj'. For example: 'Wczoraj nie było zmiłuj, musieliśmy zostać po godzinach.'

'Nie ma litości' is much stronger and more literal (no pity). 'Nie ma zmiłuj' is more idiomatic and common for daily tasks.

In this specific phrase, it functions as a noun, but it is actually an archaic verb form.

Not usually. You don't say 'Nie ma zmiłuj dla Marka'. You just say 'Nie ma zmiłuj' as a general rule.

Yes, very often in action movies or comedies when a character is being tough.

Yes, it's a valid but slightly more old-fashioned variation.

Rarely. It's usually about rules, work, or effort, not physical violence.

Use 'bez wyjątków' (without exceptions) or 'nie przewidujemy odstępstw'.

Yes, it is a universal Polish idiom.

عبارات مرتبط

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nie ma przebacz

synonym

There is no forgiving/no excuses.

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twarde prawo, ale prawo

similar

The law is hard, but it is the law.

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nie ma lekko

builds on

It's not easy.

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bez litości

specialized form

Without mercy.

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koniec żartów

contrast

The jokes are over.

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