Signification
Attending a planned event.
Contexte culturel
The 'Academic Quarter' (kwadrans studencki) allows for a 15-minute delay in social meetings, but business meetings are strictly on time. It is common to use English loanwords like 'meeting' or 'call' in office environments, but 'pójść na spotkanie' remains the formal standard. When you 'pójść na spotkanie' at someone's home, it is polite to bring a small gift like flowers or sweets. Poles often use 'spotkanie' instead of 'randka' (date) in the early stages to lower the pressure.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' for events like meetings, concerts, and parties. If you use 'do', Poles will think you are walking into the physical meeting room itself, not attending the event.
Perfective vs Imperfective
If you say 'Idę na spotkanie', it means you are on your way right now. If you say 'Pójdę na spotkanie', it's a future promise.
Signification
Attending a planned event.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' for events like meetings, concerts, and parties. If you use 'do', Poles will think you are walking into the physical meeting room itself, not attending the event.
Perfective vs Imperfective
If you say 'Idę na spotkanie', it means you are on your way right now. If you say 'Pójdę na spotkanie', it's a future promise.
Small Talk
Before a 'spotkanie biznesowe', it's polite to have 2-3 minutes of small talk about the weather or your commute.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition and noun form.
Muszę dzisiaj pójść ___ ___________ (na / spotkanie).
We use 'na' for events and the Accusative case for 'spotkanie' (which looks like Nominative).
Choose the correct verb form for a completed future action.
Jutro o 10:00 ________ na spotkanie z szefem.
'Pójdę' is the future perfective form, perfect for a scheduled future event.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a formal business email?
This uses formal vocabulary and the gerund 'pójścia'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMuszę dzisiaj pójść ___ ___________ (na / spotkanie).
We use 'na' for events and the Accusative case for 'spotkanie' (which looks like Nominative).
Jutro o 10:00 ________ na spotkanie z szefem.
'Pójdę' is the future perfective form, perfect for a scheduled future event.
Which phrase fits a formal business email?
This uses formal vocabulary and the gerund 'pójścia'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that is incorrect. Always use 'na spotkanie'.
No, it can be a date, a doctor's visit, or a meeting with a friend.
The plural is 'spotkania'.
Say 'Jestem na spotkaniu'.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, it is very common to say 'pójść na spotkanie online'.
'Wizyta' is usually for doctors or official visits; 'spotkanie' is more general.
Use 'Poszedłem na spotkanie' (male) or 'Poszłam na spotkanie' (female).
Yes, it's an informal way to say you are in a hurry to get there.
The Accusative case follows 'na' because it indicates direction/purpose.
Expressions liées
umówić się na spotkanie
builds onto make an appointment
odwołać spotkanie
contrastto cancel a meeting
spóźnić się na spotkanie
similarto be late for a meeting
spotkać się
synonymto meet up
