Signification
To follow established regulations.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'kombinowanie' often contrasts with 'trzymanie się zasad.' While rules are respected, there is a cultural pride in finding 'creative solutions' around them. Poles often perceive Germans as people who 'trzymają się zasad' very strictly (Ordnung muss sein), which is a common stereotype in Polish humor. In Polish offices, 'trzymanie się zasad' is often linked to 'procedury' (procedures). It is a key phrase in ISO audits and safety training. The phrase is synonymous with 'fair play.' Polish sports commentators often praise athletes for 'trzymanie się zasad czystej gry.'
The 'Safety Rail' Trick
If you forget the case, remember that 'trzymać się' is like holding a rail. You are holding 'of' the rail. In Polish, 'of' often points to the Genitive case.
Don't forget 'SIĘ'
Without 'się', you are physically holding the rules (like a book). With 'się', you are following them.
Signification
To follow established regulations.
The 'Safety Rail' Trick
If you forget the case, remember that 'trzymać się' is like holding a rail. You are holding 'of' the rail. In Polish, 'of' often points to the Genitive case.
Don't forget 'SIĘ'
Without 'się', you are physically holding the rules (like a book). With 'się', you are following them.
Kombinowanie
If someone says 'nie trzymajmy się tak sztywno zasad,' they are inviting you to be flexible or 'kombinować.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words in the correct form.
W naszej szkole wszyscy uczniowie muszą _______ się _______.
We need the infinitive 'trzymać' after 'muszą' and the Genitive plural 'zasad.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: On trzyma zasady. B: On trzyma się zasad. C: On trzyma się do zasad.
B is correct because it uses the reflexive 'się' and the Genitive case without an unnecessary preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
Marek: 'Czy mogę tu zaparkować?' Strażnik: 'Nie, tutaj nie wolno. Musi pan _______.'
The guard is telling the driver to follow the traffic rules.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are explaining why you don't eat meat to a friend.
This refers to a personal principle or rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesW naszej szkole wszyscy uczniowie muszą _______ się _______.
We need the infinitive 'trzymać' after 'muszą' and the Genitive plural 'zasad.'
A: On trzyma zasady. B: On trzyma się zasad. C: On trzyma się do zasad.
B is correct because it uses the reflexive 'się' and the Genitive case without an unnecessary preposition.
Marek: 'Czy mogę tu zaparkować?' Strażnik: 'Nie, tutaj nie wolno. Musi pan _______.'
The guard is telling the driver to follow the traffic rules.
Situation: You are explaining why you don't eat meat to a friend.
This refers to a personal principle or rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! 'Trzymać się zasad diety' is the perfect way to say you are sticking to your diet plan.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Zasad' is the Genitive form required by the verb. 'Zasady' is the Nominative (the rules exist).
Yes, but 'przestrzegać prawa' is more common for legal contexts.
You say 'Nie trzymam się zasad' or 'Łamię zasady'.
Expressions liées
przestrzegać zasad
synonymTo observe/follow rules
łamać zasady
contrastTo break the rules
nagiąć zasady
similarTo bend the rules
człowiek z zasadami
builds onA person of principle
iść na skróty
contrastTo take shortcuts
