Signification
Being able to decide between options.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'duży wybór' was a major selling point in the 1990s after decades of shortages. It still carries a positive connotation of modernity and freedom. In negotiations, saying 'nie mamy wyboru' is often used as a polite way to say 'our hands are tied' by company policy or budget. On social media, 'Masz wybór' is often used in the context of social activism or voting campaigns to encourage civic engagement. Parents often use 'To twój wybór' (It's your choice) to teach children responsibility, though it can sometimes sound like a warning.
The Negation Rule
Always remember to change 'wybór' to 'wyboru' when you say 'nie mam'. It's the most common marker of a good Polish learner.
Elections vs. Choice
If you say 'Idę na wybór', people will be confused. Say 'Idę na wybory' for elections.
Signification
Being able to decide between options.
The Negation Rule
Always remember to change 'wybór' to 'wyboru' when you say 'nie mam'. It's the most common marker of a good Polish learner.
Elections vs. Choice
If you say 'Idę na wybór', people will be confused. Say 'Idę na wybory' for elections.
Szeroki wybór
Use 'szeroki wybór' (wide choice) instead of 'duży wybór' to sound more sophisticated in writing.
Polite Refusal
Using 'nie mam wyboru' is a great way to decline an invitation or request without sounding rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'wybór' (remember the negation rule!).
Przykro mi, ale nie masz ______.
After 'nie masz' (negation), we must use the Genitive case: 'wyboru'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'There is a big variety in this shop'?
Jak to powiesz?
'Jest duży wybór' is the standard way to describe variety in a location.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Chcesz iść do kina czy do teatru? B: Nie wiem, dobrze, że ______.
B is happy that there are options, so 'mamy wybór' is the correct positive response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are forced to work late by your boss.
When forced to do something, you express that you have no other options.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Wybór'
Shopping
- • Duży wybór
- • Szeroki asortyment
- • Brak towaru
Decisions
- • Trudny wybór
- • Osobisty wybór
- • Wolna wola
Necessity
- • Brak wyboru
- • Ostatnia szansa
- • Muszę to zrobić
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPrzykro mi, ale nie masz ______.
After 'nie masz' (negation), we must use the Genitive case: 'wyboru'.
Jak to powiesz?
'Jest duży wybór' is the standard way to describe variety in a location.
A: Chcesz iść do kina czy do teatru? B: Nie wiem, dobrze, że ______.
B is happy that there are options, so 'mamy wybór' is the correct positive response.
Situation: You are forced to work late by your boss.
When forced to do something, you express that you have no other options.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds like you are choosing between candidates or partners. 'Mam wybór między dwoma pracownikami'.
'Wybór' is more traditional and general. 'Opcja' is more modern and often used in technical or business contexts.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss and your friends.
Say 'Nie mam innego wyboru' or 'Nie mam innego wyjścia'.
Because the verb 'mieć' takes the Genitive case when negated. This is a standard rule in Polish grammar.
Yes, but it's very formal. Use it in legal documents or high-level business.
It can also mean 'selection' (e.g., a selection of poems - 'wybór wierszy').
Not a direct one, but 'nie mieć wyjścia' is very common in casual speech.
Yes: 'Masz wybór między czerwonym a niebieskim'.
'Duży' (big) or 'szeroki' (wide).
Expressions liées
dokonać wyboru
similarto make a choice
brak wyboru
contrastlack of choice
pole manewru
similarroom for maneuver
wybierać
builds onto choose
alternatywa
synonymalternative
z własnej woli
similarof one's own free will
