Signification
Supporting an idea.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Jestem za, a nawet przeciw' is a famous quote by Lech Wałęsa. It's used to mock political indecision or complex, contradictory stances. In meetings, 'być za' is often followed by a brief justification. Simply saying 'Jestem za' might be seen as too passive in a high-stakes environment. On Polish Facebook groups, you will often see polls where the options are simply 'Za' and 'Przeciw'. The concept of 'being for' something is tied to the 'Solidarność' movement, where collective support was a matter of national survival.
The 'Standalone' Power
If you are unsure of the grammar, just say 'Jestem za!' It is always correct as a response to a question.
Case Alert
Remember: 'za' + support = Instrumental case. 'za' + price = Accusative case. Don't mix them!
Signification
Supporting an idea.
The 'Standalone' Power
If you are unsure of the grammar, just say 'Jestem za!' It is always correct as a response to a question.
Case Alert
Remember: 'za' + support = Instrumental case. 'za' + price = Accusative case. Don't mix them!
Wałęsa's Joke
Mentioning 'za, a nawet przeciw' will make Poles laugh and show you know their history.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to say 'I am for the trip'.
Jestem za ______.
After 'za' meaning support, we use the Instrumental case. 'Wycieczką' is the instrumental form of 'wycieczka'.
Fill in the missing bridge words for a verb.
Jestem za ____, ____ iść do kina.
To connect 'być za' with a verb, you must use the 'tym, żeby' structure.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone asks: 'Kto chce iść na kawę?'
'Jestem za!' is the natural way to agree to a suggestion like going for coffee.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Może pojedziemy w góry? B: Nie, ja nie jestem ____ tym pomysłem.
The phrase is 'być za czymś'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJestem za ______.
After 'za' meaning support, we use the Instrumental case. 'Wycieczką' is the instrumental form of 'wycieczka'.
Jestem za ____, ____ iść do kina.
To connect 'być za' with a verb, you must use the 'tym, żeby' structure.
Someone asks: 'Kto chce iść na kawę?'
'Jestem za!' is the natural way to agree to a suggestion like going for coffee.
A: Może pojedziemy w góry? B: Nie, ja nie jestem ____ tym pomysłem.
The phrase is 'być za czymś'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! 'Jestem za Kowalskim' means 'I support Kowalski' (e.g., in an election).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'być przeciw' (to be against).
Polish prepositions can't connect directly to verbs. 'Tym, żeby' acts as a grammatical bridge.
No, that's incorrect. Just say 'Jestem za'.
Expressions liées
być przeciw
contrastTo be against something
popierać
synonymTo support
zgadzać się
similarTo agree
opowiadać się za
specialized formTo declare oneself in favor of
