Signification
Pausing work for rest.
Contexte culturel
The '15-minute rule': In Poland, if you work more than 6 hours, you are legally entitled to a 15-minute paid break. Most people use this for 'drugie śniadanie' (second breakfast). Modern Polish offices often have 'chillout rooms' or 'owocowe czwartki' (Fruit Thursdays) to encourage employees to take breaks and socialize. The 'duża przerwa' (big break) is a sacred time in Polish schools, usually occurring after the 3rd or 4th lesson. It's when the corridors are loudest and most social. Historically, Sunday was the ultimate 'przerwa' from work in Poland. Even today, with the Sunday shopping ban, it remains a day of rest for many.
The 'ę' Secret
In casual Polish, many natives don't pronounce the nasal 'ę' at the end of 'przerwę'. It sounds more like 'przerve'. Don't stress too much about the nasal sound!
Don't 'Take' It!
Avoid 'brać przerwę'. Even if you hear it in movies (due to bad dubbing), it sounds unnatural to native ears.
Signification
Pausing work for rest.
The 'ę' Secret
In casual Polish, many natives don't pronounce the nasal 'ę' at the end of 'przerwę'. It sounds more like 'przerve'. Don't stress too much about the nasal sound!
Don't 'Take' It!
Avoid 'brać przerwę'. Even if you hear it in movies (due to bad dubbing), it sounds unnatural to native ears.
Coffee is Key
If you want to be polite in a Polish office, always ask 'Robimy przerwę na kawę?' before just disappearing to the kitchen.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'robić' or 'zrobić'.
Jestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę _______ przerwę.
After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive. Since it's a specific need right now, 'zrobić' (perfective) is best.
Choose the correct form of the noun.
Czy robimy ________?
The verb 'robić' requires the Accusative case (Biernik). 'Przerwa' becomes 'przerwę'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Przerwa na kawę, 2. Przerwa na obiad, 3. Przerwa od pracy
These are common collocations for specific types of breaks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ale gorąco! B: Tak, _________ przerwę i kupmy lody.
'Zróbmy' means 'Let's make', which fits the suggestion to buy ice cream together.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Przerwa
Food/Drink
- • na kawę
- • na obiad
- • na lunch
Duration
- • krótka
- • długa
- • pięciominutowa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę _______ przerwę.
After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive. Since it's a specific need right now, 'zrobić' (perfective) is best.
Czy robimy ________?
The verb 'robić' requires the Accusative case (Biernik). 'Przerwa' becomes 'przerwę'.
1. Przerwa na kawę, 2. Przerwa na obiad, 3. Przerwa od pracy
These are common collocations for specific types of breaks.
A: Ale gorąco! B: Tak, _________ przerwę i kupmy lody.
'Zróbmy' means 'Let's make', which fits the suggestion to buy ice cream together.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it sounds more like you are pausing a video or a game. 'Robić przerwę' is better for work or study.
'Robić' is for the general idea or habit. 'Zrobić' is for a specific break you want to take right now.
No, for holidays we use 'ferie' (winter) or 'wakacje' (summer). 'Przerwa' is for the 10-15 minutes between classes.
The most common way is 'przerwa na lunch' or 'przerwa obiadowa'.
Expressions liées
odpoczywać
similarto rest
mieć wolne
similarto have time off
pauza
synonympause
urlop
contrastvacation/holiday
