A1 Collocation Neutre

Wielka szansa

Big opportunity

Signification

A significant chance to succeed.

🌍

Contexte culturel

The TV show 'Szansa na sukces' is a cultural touchstone. It ran for decades and launched the careers of many famous Polish singers. In Polish startups, 'wielka szansa' is often used to describe entering the US or EU markets. Polish football fans use this phrase with a mix of hope and anxiety, reflecting the national team's history. The 1989 transition is often described by historians as the 'wielka szansa' that Poland successfully utilized.

🎯

Use with 'wykorzystać'

Always pair 'wielka szansa' with the verb 'wykorzystać' (to utilize) to sound like a native speaker.

⚠️

Watch the gender

Never say 'wielki szansa'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.

Signification

A significant chance to succeed.

🎯

Use with 'wykorzystać'

Always pair 'wielka szansa' with the verb 'wykorzystać' (to utilize) to sound like a native speaker.

⚠️

Watch the gender

Never say 'wielki szansa'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.

💬

Be positive

This phrase is very encouraging. Use it to cheer on your Polish friends!

Teste-toi

Fill in the correct form of 'wielka szansa'.

To jest dla mnie ______ ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : wielka szansa

We use the Nominative case after 'To jest'.

Which sentence is correct?

I have a big chance.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Mam wielką szansę.

The verb 'mieć' requires the Accusative case.

Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Wielka szansa - Big chance, Życiowa szansa - Chance of a lifetime, Zmarnować szansę - To waste a chance, Wykorzystać szansę - To use a chance

These are common collocations with 'szansa'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Dostałem pracę w Google! B: Gratulacje! To ______ ______!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : wielka szansa

Getting a job at Google is a very positive opportunity.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Wielka vs Duża

Wielka Szansa
Importance High value
Duża Szansa
Probability High %

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the correct form of 'wielka szansa'. Fill Blank A1

To jest dla mnie ______ ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : wielka szansa

We use the Nominative case after 'To jest'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

I have a big chance.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Mam wielką szansę.

The verb 'mieć' requires the Accusative case.

Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Wielka szansa - Big chance, Życiowa szansa - Chance of a lifetime, Zmarnować szansę - To waste a chance, Wykorzystać szansę - To use a chance

These are common collocations with 'szansa'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Dostałem pracę w Google! B: Gratulacje! To ______ ______!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : wielka szansa

Getting a job at Google is a very positive opportunity.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

14 questions

It is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal contexts.

Yes, but 'duża' usually refers to the probability, while 'wielka' refers to the importance.

You say 'Zmarnowałem moją wielką szansę' or 'Przepaściłem moją wielką szansę'.

The plural is 'wielkie szanse'.

No, it is almost always positive. For bad things, use 'duże ryzyko' (big risk).

Yes, very common in headlines about the economy or sports.

Not exactly. It means an 'opportunity'. To wish someone luck, say 'Powodzenia!'.

The Genitive case: 'Szukać wielkiej szansy'.

Yes, 'fart' or 'traf' are more casual ways to talk about luck/chance.

Yes, that means 'a huge chance' and is even stronger than 'wielka'.

It's like the English 'sh' but with the tongue slightly further back.

Yes, to describe a great opportunity to meet someone special.

A 'stracona szansa' (a lost chance).

Absolutely, it shows you value the position.

Expressions liées

🔗

Życiowa szansa

similar

The chance of a lifetime

🔗

Okazja

similar

Opportunity / Bargain

🔗

Możliwość

similar

Possibility

🔗

Prawdopodobieństwo

specialized form

Probability

🔗

Złoty interes

similar

A golden business deal

C'tait utile ?
Pas encore de commentaires. Soyez le premier à partager vos idées !