Signification
Doing something without external help.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is linked to the 'Polak potrafi' mythos, celebrating the ability to fix or build anything with limited resources. In Polish startups, 'własnymi siłami' is the equivalent of 'bootstrapping' and is highly respected by early-stage investors. During the partitions, Polish education and culture were often maintained 'własnymi siłami' of the people through secret societies. There is a massive trend on Polish social media for 'metamorfozy' (makeovers) done 'własnymi siłami' to save money during inflation.
Use it in Resumes
Using 'własnymi siłami' in a Polish CV to describe a project shows you are a self-starter.
No 'Z'!
Never say 'z własnymi siłami'. The instrumental case does the work of 'with' on its own.
Signification
Doing something without external help.
Use it in Resumes
Using 'własnymi siłami' in a Polish CV to describe a project shows you are a self-starter.
No 'Z'!
Never say 'z własnymi siłami'. The instrumental case does the work of 'with' on its own.
Pride Factor
Poles are very proud of doing things 'własnymi siłami'. Don't be afraid to use it to brag a little!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing phrase in the correct form.
Marek nie chciał brać kredytu, więc wyremontował mieszkanie ________ ________.
'Własnymi siłami' is used for projects like renovation. 'O własnych siłach' is for physical movement.
Which sentence is correct?
A: Wyszedł ze szpitala własnymi siłami. B: Wyszedł ze szpitala o własnych siłach.
When describing physical movement or recovery, 'o własnych siłach' is the correct idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Kto ci pomógł napisać ten program?' Tomek: 'Nikt, napisałem go ________ ________.'
Both 'własnymi siłami' and 'samemu' work, but 'własnymi siłami' sounds more impressive and emphasizes the effort.
Match the context with the correct phrase.
1. Building a house without a crew. 2. Walking after an accident.
Context 1 is a project (means), Context 2 is physical ability (state).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Własnymi Siłami'
Work
- • Learning code
- • Opening a shop
- • Writing a report
Home
- • Painting walls
- • Fixing a tap
- • Gardening
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMarek nie chciał brać kredytu, więc wyremontował mieszkanie ________ ________.
'Własnymi siłami' is used for projects like renovation. 'O własnych siłach' is for physical movement.
A: Wyszedł ze szpitala własnymi siłami. B: Wyszedł ze szpitala o własnych siłach.
When describing physical movement or recovery, 'o własnych siłach' is the correct idiom.
Anna: 'Kto ci pomógł napisać ten program?' Tomek: 'Nikt, napisałem go ________ ________.'
Both 'własnymi siłami' and 'samemu' work, but 'własnymi siłami' sounds more impressive and emphasizes the effort.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Context 1 is a project (means), Context 2 is physical ability (state).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds sarcastic. It's usually reserved for things that require significant effort.
'Samodzielnie' is more neutral. 'Własnymi siłami' is more descriptive and emphasizes the 'sweat and tears'.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
'Siłami' is for human effort. 'Mocami' (powers) is rarely used this way, except in technical contexts like 'moce przerobowe'.
Expressions liées
samodzielnie
synonymIndependently
o własnych siłach
similarOn one's own two feet
bez niczyjej pomocy
synonymWithout anyone's help
o własnym sumpcie
specialized formAt one's own expense
