Signification
Saying someone is incorrect.
Contexte culturel
Poles are known for being very direct. Saying 'nie masz racji' is not considered as rude as it might be in more 'high-context' cultures like Japan or the UK. In Polish universities, the 'racja' is the ultimate goal. Professors encourage students to argue their 'racja' as long as it is backed by 'argumenty'. Polish 'Twitter' (X) is famous for 'wojny na racje' (wars over who is right), where users will spend hours proving someone 'nie ma racji'. The concept of 'Racja Stanu' (Reason of State) is a major part of Polish political identity, meaning the supreme interest of the nation.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember: No + Accusative = Genitive. This is why it's 'racji' and not 'rację'.
Don't be too blunt
With older people, add 'chyba' (perhaps) to sound less aggressive: 'Chyba nie ma Pan racji'.
Signification
Saying someone is incorrect.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember: No + Accusative = Genitive. This is why it's 'racji' and not 'rację'.
Don't be too blunt
With older people, add 'chyba' (perhaps) to sound less aggressive: 'Chyba nie ma Pan racji'.
Use with 'uważam'
Starting with 'Uważam, że...' (I consider that...) makes your disagreement sound like a reasoned opinion rather than an attack.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'racja' in the negative sentence.
On nie ma _______.
After 'nie ma', we must use the Genitive case, which is 'racji'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to disagree with a teacher?
Wybierz poprawną formę:
Using 'Pan' and 'Przepraszam' makes the disagreement formal and respectful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Stolica Polski to Kraków. B: Nie, _______, stolicą jest Warszawa.
B is speaking directly to A, so the second person singular 'nie masz' is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. 'Nie macie racji' 2. 'Nie mam racji' 3. 'Nie mają racji'
These are the correct conjugations for 'my', 'ja', and 'oni'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOn nie ma _______.
After 'nie ma', we must use the Genitive case, which is 'racji'.
Wybierz poprawną formę:
Using 'Pan' and 'Przepraszam' makes the disagreement formal and respectful.
A: Stolica Polski to Kraków. B: Nie, _______, stolicą jest Warszawa.
B is speaking directly to A, so the second person singular 'nie masz' is required.
Match: 1. 'Nie macie racji' 2. 'Nie mam racji' 3. 'Nie mają racji'
These are the correct conjugations for 'my', 'ja', and 'oni'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, 'nieprawidłowy' is for things like passwords or measurements. For people's opinions, always use 'nie ma racji'.
It depends on the tone. In Poland, it's a standard part of debate, but saying it loudly and abruptly can be seen as aggressive.
Because of the Genitive of Negation rule. Negated verbs in Polish change their object's case.
You can say 'Zupełnie nie masz racji' or 'W ogóle nie masz racji'.
No, for a machine you would say 'nie działa' (doesn't work) or 'psuje się' (is breaking).
Expressions liées
przyznać rację
contrastTo admit someone else is right.
mieć słuszność
synonymTo be right/correct.
mylić się
similarTo be mistaken.
racja stanu
specialized formNational interest.
