Signification
To get something for free.
Contexte culturel
It is common to bring a small gift (kwiaty, wino) when invited to someone's home, so they 'dostaną coś w prezencie' for their hospitality. In Polish corporate environments, receiving expensive gifts is often viewed with suspicion and must be reported to avoid 'łapówkarstwo' (bribery). At Polish weddings, the couple 'dostaje w prezencie' mostly envelopes with money (koperty) to help them start their new life. This is a unique Polish tradition where people celebrate the saint's day associated with their name. It's a prime time to 'dostać coś w prezencie'.
Use it for luck
If you want to sound like a native speaker, use this phrase when you get a lucky break, like a free upgrade on a flight.
Watch the 'w'
Don't forget the 'w'. Saying 'Dostałem rower prezencie' is a common mistake that sounds very broken.
Signification
To get something for free.
Use it for luck
If you want to sound like a native speaker, use this phrase when you get a lucky break, like a free upgrade on a flight.
Watch the 'w'
Don't forget the 'w'. Saying 'Dostałem rower prezencie' is a common mistake that sounds very broken.
Reciprocity
In Poland, if you 'dostałeś coś w prezencie', it's polite to mention it to others as a way of honoring the giver.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Na urodziny ______ (I got) od mamy nową książkę ______ (as a gift).
You need the past tense of 'dostać' and the fixed phrase 'w prezencie'.
Which sentence is the most natural?
How do you say 'I got this for free as a gift'?
'W prezencie' is the standard idiomatic collocation.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. Dostał tę pracę w prezencie. 2. Dostał rower w prezencie.
The phrase can be literal (objects) or figurative (opportunities).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skąd masz ten piękny naszyjnik? B: ______ (I received it as a gift) od babci.
'Dostać' is the correct verb for receiving.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNa urodziny ______ (I got) od mamy nową książkę ______ (as a gift).
You need the past tense of 'dostać' and the fixed phrase 'w prezencie'.
How do you say 'I got this for free as a gift'?
'W prezencie' is the standard idiomatic collocation.
1. Dostał tę pracę w prezencie. 2. Dostał rower w prezencie.
The phrase can be literal (objects) or figurative (opportunities).
A: Skąd masz ten piękny naszyjnik? B: ______ (I received it as a gift) od babci.
'Dostać' is the correct verb for receiving.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it sounds like a translation. 'W prezencie' is much more natural.
No, it's neutral. However, 'otrzymać' is better for formal letters.
The Accusative case (Biernik). For example: 'Dostałem książkę'.
Yes, e.g., 'Dostałem kod do gry w prezencie'.
Use 'Dostałem to za darmo'.
Expressions liées
otrzymać w prezencie
synonymTo receive as a gift (formal)
dostać za darmo
similarTo get for free
podarować komuś coś
builds onTo gift something to someone
dostać w spadku
similarTo inherit
