Signification
To plan to do something.
Contexte culturel
Poles value 'dobre chęci' (good intentions). Using 'miałem zamiar' (I intended to) can soften the blow of a mistake or a missed deadline. In modern Polish corporate culture, 'mieć zamiar' is used to signal proactive planning and is highly encouraged in performance reviews. Polish influencers often use 'Mam zamiar...' to build anticipation for upcoming content or life changes. During the partitions, 'zamiar' was often used in patriotic poetry to describe the secret intentions of the Polish people to regain independence.
Use the Past Tense for Excuses
If you forgot to do something, start with 'Miałem zamiar...' to show you didn't forget the person, just the task.
Avoid 'Na'
Never say 'Mam zamiar na...'. Always use a verb after 'zamiar'.
Signification
To plan to do something.
Use the Past Tense for Excuses
If you forgot to do something, start with 'Miałem zamiar...' to show you didn't forget the person, just the task.
Avoid 'Na'
Never say 'Mam zamiar na...'. Always use a verb after 'zamiar'.
Directness
In Poland, 'Mam zamiar' is seen as a sign of a person who knows what they want. Don't be afraid to use it in business!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'mieć' and the word 'zamiar'.
Ja _______ _______ kupić dzisiaj chleb.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb 'mieć' must be conjugated as 'mam'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct intention:
'Mieć zamiar' must be followed by an infinitive verb (pojechać).
Complete the dialogue with a logical response.
A: Dlaczego nie przyszedłeś na spotkanie? B: Przepraszam, _______ _______ przyjść, ale zaspałem.
The speaker is explaining a past intention that didn't happen, so the past tense 'miałem' is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you plan to finish the project by Friday.
'Mam zamiar' is professional and shows a clear plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa _______ _______ kupić dzisiaj chleb.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb 'mieć' must be conjugated as 'mam'.
Select the correct intention:
'Mieć zamiar' must be followed by an infinitive verb (pojechać).
A: Dlaczego nie przyszedłeś na spotkanie? B: Przepraszam, _______ _______ przyjść, ale zaspałem.
The speaker is explaining a past intention that didn't happen, so the past tense 'miałem' is required.
You want to tell your boss you plan to finish the project by Friday.
'Mam zamiar' is professional and shows a clear plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it sounds more deliberate and professional. 'Chcieć' is a simple desire, while 'mieć zamiar' is a plan.
No, you cannot 'intend' for it to rain. Use 'zapowiada się na deszcz' instead.
They mean the same thing, but 'zamierzać' is a single verb and feels slightly more formal or literary.
No, even if 'we' have a plan, we usually say 'Mamy zamiar' (singular noun). 'Mamy zamiary' sounds like you have multiple different secret agendas.
Use 'Nie mam zamiaru' (genitive case).
No, it is followed by an infinitive. 'Mam zamiar, żeby...' is incorrect.
Yes, to clarify if you are looking for something serious or casual.
No, you need a verb like 'zadzwonić' or 'przyjść'.
Very! It's a great word for lyrics about future dreams.
No, 'miałem zamiar' usually refers to a specific one-time plan that failed.
Expressions liées
zamierzać
synonymTo intend (verb form)
planować
similarTo plan
nosić się z zamiarem
specialized formTo mull over an intention
mieć w planach
similarTo have in one's plans
chcieć
contrastTo want
