Signification
Chilly air movement.
Contexte culturel
The 'przeciąg' (draft) is a major cultural fear. A 'zimny wiatr' inside the house is seen as a health risk. The wind from the Baltic Sea is notoriously cold, even in summer. Locals always carry a 'wiatrówka' (windbreaker). The 'Halny' wind is famous, but the 'zimny wiatr' that follows it often brings heavy snow. Wind is often used as a metaphor for fate or change in Polish poetry.
Small Talk Gold
Complaining about the 'zimny wiatr' is the fastest way to bond with a Pole at a bus stop.
The Draft
Never leave two windows open in a Polish house if there's a 'zimny wiatr'—you'll be told off!
Signification
Chilly air movement.
Small Talk Gold
Complaining about the 'zimny wiatr' is the fastest way to bond with a Pole at a bus stop.
The Draft
Never leave two windows open in a Polish house if there's a 'zimny wiatr'—you'll be told off!
Genitive Mastery
Remember: 'Nie ma zimnego wiatru' (There is no cold wind). Use the Genitive!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'zimny wiatr' (Genitive).
Nie lubię ________ ________.
After 'nie lubię', we use the Genitive case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Zimna wiatr wieje. B) Zimny wiatr wieje. C) Zimno wiatr wieje.
'Wiatr' is masculine, so 'zimny' is the correct adjective form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ale dzisiaj wieje! B: Tak, to bardzo ________ ________.
The context of 'wieje' (it's blowing) implies wind.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the bus stop and it's 2 degrees Celsius and windy.
This is the most accurate description of the weather described.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Temperature Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNie lubię ________ ________.
After 'nie lubię', we use the Genitive case.
A) Zimna wiatr wieje. B) Zimny wiatr wieje. C) Zimno wiatr wieje.
'Wiatr' is masculine, so 'zimny' is the correct adjective form.
A: Ale dzisiaj wieje! B: Tak, to bardzo ________ ________.
The context of 'wieje' (it's blowing) implies wind.
You are at the bus stop and it's 2 degrees Celsius and windy.
This is the most accurate description of the weather described.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is masculine because 'wiatr' is a masculine noun.
Yes, but it sounds poetic or like a scientific classification. 'Zimny wiatr' is more natural.
The opposite is 'ciepły wiatr' (warm wind).
You say 'Wiatr jest zimny'.
Yes, but it means they are emotionally distant.
The most common verb is 'wiać' (to blow).
'Zimny' is an adjective (cold wind), 'zimno' is an adverb (it is cold).
Yes, if the wind is unexpectedly cold.
A 'wichura' is a very strong, often destructive wind.
It is a short, rolled 'r' at the tip of the tongue.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
A 'kurtka wiatrówka' (windbreaker) and a 'szalik' (scarf).
No, 'chłodny' means 'cool'. 'Zimny' is colder.
Yes, it is one of the most common weather descriptions.
Expressions liées
Mroźny wiatr
similarFrosty wind
Cisza przed burzą
contrastCalm before the storm
Powiew świeżości
similarA breath of fresh air
Wiać grozą
specialized formTo be terrifying
