Signification
To be entitled to do or have something.
Contexte culturel
In Poland, 'prawo do narzekania' (the right to complain) is often jokingly cited as a national right. It reflects a cultural tendency to bond over shared grievances. Polish labor law is quite protective. Employees often cite 'prawo do urlopu' (right to vacation) and 'prawo do wypowiedzenia' (right to notice) as fundamental aspects of their dignity. Asserting 'prawo do własnego zdania' (right to one's opinion) is a common way to end a heated political debate politely but firmly. The Polish Constitution (Konstytucja) is the source of 'prawa obywatelskie' (civil rights). The phrase 'mieć prawo do' is the linguistic bridge between the law and the citizen.
The 'Do' Rule
If you follow the phrase with a verb, drop the 'do'. If you follow it with a noun, keep the 'do' and use the Genitive case.
Racja vs Prawo
Never say 'Masz prawo' when you mean 'You are correct'. It sounds like you are giving them permission to speak rather than agreeing with them.
Signification
To be entitled to do or have something.
The 'Do' Rule
If you follow the phrase with a verb, drop the 'do'. If you follow it with a noun, keep the 'do' and use the Genitive case.
Racja vs Prawo
Never say 'Masz prawo' when you mean 'You are correct'. It sounds like you are giving them permission to speak rather than agreeing with them.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun in parentheses (Genitive case).
Każdy obywatel ma prawo do _______ (informacja).
The preposition 'do' requires the Genitive case. The Genitive of 'informacja' is 'informacji'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
You want to tell a friend they have a right to be sad.
When followed by a verb (być), we drop the 'do'. 'Mieć rację' means 'to be correct', not 'to have a right'.
Match the right to its context.
Match the following:
These are standard collocations in Polish society.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Szef nie chce mi dać wolnego. B: Nie martw się, _______ do odpoczynku.
'Masz prawo' is the correct way to say 'you have a right'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKażdy obywatel ma prawo do _______ (informacja).
The preposition 'do' requires the Genitive case. The Genitive of 'informacja' is 'informacji'.
You want to tell a friend they have a right to be sad.
When followed by a verb (być), we drop the 'do'. 'Mieć rację' means 'to be correct', not 'to have a right'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard collocations in Polish society.
A: Szef nie chce mi dać wolnego. B: Nie martw się, _______ do odpoczynku.
'Masz prawo' is the correct way to say 'you have a right'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's very common for moral and emotional situations too, like 'Mam prawo być zmęczony' (I have a right to be tired).
The Genitive case (Dopełniacz). For example: 'prawo do wolności' (freedom).
No, 'prawo' always takes 'do' in this context. 'Dla' is incorrect.
Use 'Nie mam prawa do...'. Remember that 'nie mieć' also requires the Genitive.
'Prawo' is general, 'uprawnienie' is more specific and often refers to a professional qualification or a specific legal power.
It can mean 'law' (the system), 'a right' (entitlement), or 'right' (the direction). Context is key!
Yes, it's very professional to ask about your rights as an employee.
It is very strong and can be confrontational. Use it only when someone is seriously overstepping.
It is 'prawa człowieka'.
It's a driver's license. Literally 'right of driving'.
Expressions liées
mieć rację
contrastto be correct/right
być uprawnionym do
synonymto be entitled to
prawa autorskie
specialized formcopyright
w świetle prawa
builds onin the eyes of the law
