Signification
Unhappy with outcome.
Contexte culturel
Poles value 'autentyczność' (authenticity). Being 'niezadowolony' and saying it out loud is not seen as being a 'downer' but as being an honest person who doesn't hide their feelings. In Polish offices, 'nie jestem zadowolony' is a standard way to give negative feedback during 'feedback sessions'. It is direct but professional. If you don't eat a third helping of pierogi, a Polish 'babcia' might say she is 'niezadowolona'. This is a guilt-trip tactic used to show love through food. On Polish Facebook or Instagram, you will see 'nie jestem zadowolony' in the comments of brands when a product fails. It is the standard opening for a public complaint.
The 'Do Końca' Trick
Add 'do końca' (to the end/fully) to sound more polite. 'Nie jestem do końca zadowolony' means 'I'm not entirely satisfied', which sounds less aggressive.
Gender Agreement
If you are a woman, you MUST say 'zadowolona'. Saying 'zadowolony' will make you sound like a man.
Signification
Unhappy with outcome.
The 'Do Końca' Trick
Add 'do końca' (to the end/fully) to sound more polite. 'Nie jestem do końca zadowolony' means 'I'm not entirely satisfied', which sounds less aggressive.
Gender Agreement
If you are a woman, you MUST say 'zadowolona'. Saying 'zadowolony' will make you sound like a man.
Honesty over Politeness
Don't be afraid to use this in Poland. If you say you are happy when you aren't, Poles might find you insincere.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for a woman speaking:
Nie jestem ________ z tej zupy.
A woman must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Fill in the missing preposition and noun ending (Instrumental case):
Nie jestem zadowolony ___ (ten hotel).
The phrase requires 'z' + Instrumental case. 'Ten hotel' becomes 'tego hotelu'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'nie być zadowolonym':
A: Czy podoba ci się nowa praca? B: Szczerze? Nie ______ _________ z szefa.
The speaker is talking about themselves ('I am not happy').
Match the sentence to the situation:
1. Nie jestem zadowolona z ocen. 2. Nie jestem zadowolony z obiadu. 3. Nie jesteśmy zadowoleni z hotelu.
Oceny = grades (school), obiad = dinner (restaurant), hotel = travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Zadowolony vs Szczęśliwy
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNie jestem ________ z tej zupy.
A woman must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Nie jestem zadowolony ___ (ten hotel).
The phrase requires 'z' + Instrumental case. 'Ten hotel' becomes 'tego hotelu'.
A: Czy podoba ci się nowa praca? B: Szczerze? Nie ______ _________ z szefa.
The speaker is talking about themselves ('I am not happy').
1. Nie jestem zadowolona z ocen. 2. Nie jestem zadowolony z obiadu. 3. Nie jesteśmy zadowoleni z hotelu.
Oceny = grades (school), obiad = dinner (restaurant), hotel = travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. 'Nie jestem zadowolony z Marka' means you are unhappy with Marek's performance or behavior. It's quite direct.
Both are correct. 'Niezadowolony' is the adjective (dissatisfied), and 'nie jestem zadowolony' is the full sentence (I am not satisfied).
The opposite is 'być zadowolonym' (to be satisfied/happy with something).
Yes. 'Nie jestem zadowolony z tego, że...' (I am not happy with the fact that...).
No, it is a neutral way to express a negative opinion. It's much more polite than saying 'To jest głupie' (This is stupid).
Use 'bardzo': 'Jestem bardzo nie zadowolony'.
Yes: 'Nie byłem zadowolony' (male) or 'Nie byłam zadowolona' (female).
Usually no. For health, use 'źle się czuję' (I feel bad).
The Instrumental case. For example: 'z filmu', 'z pracy'.
Yes, 'słabo' or 'lipa' are common informal ways to express that something is not satisfying.
Expressions liées
być niezadowolonym
synonymTo be dissatisfied
narzekać
similarTo complain
mieć dość
builds onTo have had enough
kręcić nosem
specialized formTo turn up one's nose
nie być usatysfakcjonowanym
synonymTo not be satisfied (formal)
