Signification
Polite behavior in public.
Contexte culturel
The 'Pan/Pani' system is the core of 'dobre wychowanie.' Using first names too early is a major faux pas. Hospitality is a test of upbringing. You must offer tea or coffee immediately to any guest. In public transport, young people are expected to stand up for elders without being asked. Table manners: Keep hands on the table (not in the lap), but elbows off.
The 'Home' Connection
Always associate 'wychowanie' with 'dom' (home). It helps you remember it's about how you were raised.
Don't use for pets
We don't say a dog has 'dobre wychowanie.' We say it is 'dobrze ułożony' (well-trained).
Signification
Polite behavior in public.
The 'Home' Connection
Always associate 'wychowanie' with 'dom' (home). It helps you remember it's about how you were raised.
Don't use for pets
We don't say a dog has 'dobre wychowanie.' We say it is 'dobrze ułożony' (well-trained).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
On zawsze pomaga starszym, bo ma dobre __________.
After 'ma' (mieć), we use the accusative case. For 'wychowanie' (neuter), it is the same as the nominative.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He lacks good manners'?
'Brakuje' takes the dative for the person and the genitive for the thing that is lacking.
Match the behavior to the phrase.
Someone lets you go first in line at the store.
'Przejaw' means 'manifestation' or 'sign.'
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesOn zawsze pomaga starszym, bo ma dobre __________.
After 'ma' (mieć), we use the accusative case. For 'wychowanie' (neuter), it is the same as the nominative.
How do you say 'He lacks good manners'?
'Brakuje' takes the dative for the person and the genitive for the thing that is lacking.
Someone lets you go first in line at the store.
'Przejaw' means 'manifestation' or 'sign.'
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsAlmost. 'Savoir-vivre' is the knowledge of formal rules, while 'dobre wychowanie' is the result of being raised with those rules.
Yes, you can say 'On wydaje się mieć dobre wychowanie' (He seems to have good manners).
The most common opposite is 'brak wychowania' (lack of manners) or 'złe wychowanie' (bad manners).
Expressions liées
Złe wychowanie
contrastBad manners / bad upbringing
Dobre maniery
synonymGood manners
Kultura osobista
similarPersonal culture
Kindersztuba
specialized formOld-school upbringing
