Signification
To meet for a drink.
Contexte culturel
In Poland, if you are invited 'na kawę' to someone's house, never arrive empty-handed. Bringing a small box of chocolates or flowers is expected. Kraków is famous for its 'literary cafes'. Going for coffee here often feels like stepping back into the 19th century. In modern Polish offices, 'pójść na kawę' is often a euphemism for 'I need to tell you something off the record'.
It's not about the coffee
You can order tea, juice, or water. No one will be offended if you don't actually drink coffee.
The 'Who Pays' Rule
In a business context, the inviter pays. In a dating context, it's increasingly common to split, but the inviter should be prepared to pay.
Signification
To meet for a drink.
It's not about the coffee
You can order tea, juice, or water. No one will be offended if you don't actually drink coffee.
The 'Who Pays' Rule
In a business context, the inviter pays. In a dating context, it's increasingly common to split, but the inviter should be prepared to pay.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pójść'.
Czy ____ (my) jutro na kawę?
The subject is 'my' (we), so the verb must be 'pójdziemy'.
Choose the correct preposition and case.
Chodźmy ____.
'Na' + Accusative is the correct pattern for this collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dawno się nie widzieliśmy! B: Masz rację. Musimy ____.
This is the standard idiomatic way to suggest catching up.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesCzy ____ (my) jutro na kawę?
The subject is 'my' (we), so the verb must be 'pójdziemy'.
Chodźmy ____.
'Na' + Accusative is the correct pattern for this collocation.
A: Dawno się nie widzieliśmy! B: Masz rację. Musimy ____.
This is the standard idiomatic way to suggest catching up.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but 'pójść na kawę' is the more common idiomatic expression for a meeting, even if you drink tea.
It can be! It's the most common 'first date' in Poland because it's low-pressure.
Expressions liées
umówić się
similarto make an appointment/date
spotkać się
similarto meet up
pójść na piwo
similarto go for a beer
wpaść na chwilę
relatedto drop by for a moment
