Signification
To imitate someone's life choice.
Contexte culturel
In Poland, having a 'family tradition' in professions like law or medicine is highly respected and often expected in certain social circles. Polish scientists often use this phrase to show lineage to a particular 'school' of thought or a famous professor. In the Polish film industry, many famous directors and actors are children of previous legends, and this idiom is used constantly in interviews. In farming communities, 'pójście w ślady' often means taking over the family land, which is seen as a vital duty.
Use with Mentors
Don't just use this for parents. It sounds very professional to say you are following in the footsteps of a famous scientist or business leader.
Plural Only
Never say 'w ślad'. It must always be 'w ślady'.
Signification
To imitate someone's life choice.
Use with Mentors
Don't just use this for parents. It sounds very professional to say you are following in the footsteps of a famous scientist or business leader.
Plural Only
Never say 'w ślad'. It must always be 'w ślady'.
Respectful Tone
Using this phrase usually implies you respect the person you are following.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Marek chce pójść w ślady swojego ________ (ojciec).
The person being followed must be in the Genitive case. 'Ojca' is the Genitive of 'ojciec'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Polish idiom.
The idiom uses 'ślady' (plural) and not 'kroki' (steps).
Match the response to the situation.
Your friend says: 'Mój tata jest sławnym malarzem, a ja właśnie zacząłem studia na ASP (Academy of Fine Arts).'
This is the perfect context for the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy twoja córka też będzie lekarką? B: Tak, postanowiła _______ w moje ślady.
In this context of a specific decision, the perfective 'pójść' is most natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMarek chce pójść w ślady swojego ________ (ojciec).
The person being followed must be in the Genitive case. 'Ojca' is the Genitive of 'ojciec'.
Select the natural Polish idiom.
The idiom uses 'ślady' (plural) and not 'kroki' (steps).
Your friend says: 'Mój tata jest sławnym malarzem, a ja właśnie zacząłem studia na ASP (Academy of Fine Arts).'
This is the perfect context for the idiom.
A: Czy twoja córka też będzie lekarką? B: Tak, postanowiła _______ w moje ślady.
In this context of a specific decision, the perfective 'pójść' is most natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it's usually positive. For negative things, we use 'staczać się' or 'schodzić na złą drogę'.
Use 'iść' for a general habit or ongoing state, and 'pójść' for a single decision or completed action.
Yes, but it's more common for family or mentors.
The Genitive case (kogo? czego?).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Yes, it means 'to follow in my footsteps'.
Literally it means 'traces' or 'tracks', but in this idiom, it translates to 'footsteps'.
Very often! Especially when a young player is like an older legend.
Yes, e.g., 'Poszedł w ślady ojca i też zaczął łowić ryby'.
The opposite is 'iść własną drogą' (to go one's own way).
Expressions liées
brać przykład z kogoś
similarTo take an example from someone
naśladować kogoś
similarTo imitate someone
kontynuować tradycję
builds onTo continue a tradition
wydeptać własną ścieżkę
contrastTo tread one's own path
