Signification
To know what is most important to you.
Contexte culturel
In Poland, family is often the unspoken 'number one' priority. When someone says they have priorities, it is socially acceptable and even respected if those priorities involve taking care of parents or children. Modern Polish offices are very focused on 'zarządzanie czasem' (time management). Using this phrase in a meeting shows you are 'zachodni' (Westernized) and professional. Younger Poles use this phrase to resist the 'rat race' (wyścig szczurów). It’s part of a movement toward mental health and self-care. Older generations might find the phrase a bit individualistic. They might prefer words like 'obowiązek' (duty).
Sound Assertive
When using this in a professional setting, keep your tone neutral and steady. It makes you sound like a leader.
The 'Swoje' Trap
Never say 'moje priorytety' if you are the subject. It's a common 'foreigner' mistake. Always use 'swoje'.
Signification
To know what is most important to you.
Sound Assertive
When using this in a professional setting, keep your tone neutral and steady. It makes you sound like a leader.
The 'Swoje' Trap
Never say 'moje priorytety' if you are the subject. It's a common 'foreigner' mistake. Always use 'swoje'.
Family First
If you need a bulletproof excuse in Poland, mention family as your priority. It's rarely questioned.
Verb Variation
Try using 'kierować się priorytetami' (to be guided by priorities) for a more advanced sound.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mieć' and the pronoun 'swój'.
Oni zawsze ______ ______ priorytety.
The subject is 'Oni' (they), so the verb must be 'mają'. Since it refers back to the subject, we use 'swoje'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to decline an invitation using our phrase?
Kolega zaprasza cię na piwo, ale musisz się uczyć.
This is the standard, polite, and grammatically correct way to use the phrase.
Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched to show variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Szef: Dlaczego nie skończyłeś raportu? Pracownik: Przepraszam, ale wczoraj musiałem _________________ i zająłem się pilniejszym zadaniem.
In this context, the worker had to 'change' their priorities because a more urgent task appeared.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Priorities
Praca
- • Raporty
- • Spotkania
- • Terminy
Życie
- • Rodzina
- • Zdrowie
- • Pasje
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOni zawsze ______ ______ priorytety.
The subject is 'Oni' (they), so the verb must be 'mają'. Since it refers back to the subject, we use 'swoje'.
Kolega zaprasza cię na piwo, ale musisz się uczyć.
This is the standard, polite, and grammatically correct way to use the phrase.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched to show variations of the phrase.
Szef: Dlaczego nie skończyłeś raportu? Pracownik: Przepraszam, ale wczoraj musiałem _________________ i zająłem się pilniejszym zadaniem.
In this context, the worker had to 'change' their priorities because a more urgent task appeared.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt depends on the tone. If said calmly, it's professional. If snapped at someone, it can be dismissive.
Usually, it's for bigger life or work choices. For small things, just say 'wolę' (I prefer).
'Priorytet' implies a ranking or order, while 'ważna sprawa' is just one important thing.
Nie mam żadnych priorytetów. (Note the Genitive case change).
Yes, people often say they want a partner who 'ma swoje priorytety' (is driven/focused).
Yes, if you only have one main focus: 'Moim priorytetem jest rodzina'.
It's neutral. It works in a boardroom and at a dinner table.
'Mieć' (to have) and 'ustalać' (to set).
No, 'swoje' stays the same for all subjects in this specific plural phrase.
Not exactly, but 'wiedzieć co jest pięć' is a slang way to say you know what's important.
Yes, it's very common in essays and business emails.
Because 'mieć' requires the Accusative case, and 'swoje' is the Accusative plural form.
Absolutely, it's a 'green flag' phrase for recruiters.
'Być rozproszonym' (to be distracted) or 'nie wiedzieć, czego się chce'.
Expressions liées
ustalać priorytety
similarTo set priorities
mieć poukładane w głowie
similarTo have things sorted in one's head
wziąć coś na warsztat
builds onTo start working on something
mieć coś w nosie
contrastTo not care about something
pierwszorzędna sprawa
specialized formA first-rate/top-priority matter
