A2 Collocation तटस्थ

mieć szansę

to have a chance

मतलब

Possibility of success.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The TV show 'Szansa na sukces' (A Chance for Success) is a cultural icon. It was the first talent show in Poland and ran for decades, making the phrase synonymous with 'making it big'. In Polish business culture, 'mieć szansę' is often used to soften a 'maybe'. If a partner says 'Mamy szansę na współpracę', they are interested but not yet committed. Poles often use 'szansa' to be polite when they aren't sure. Instead of saying 'I will definitely come', they might say 'Jest szansa, że będę', which is less binding. Polish sports commentators are famous for using 'szansa!' as a shout when a player is about to score a goal.

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The 'Na' Rule

Always pair 'szansa' with 'na' if a noun follows. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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Positivity Only

Never use 'szansa' for bad things like accidents or illnesses. Use 'ryzyko' instead.

मतलब

Possibility of success.

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The 'Na' Rule

Always pair 'szansa' with 'na' if a noun follows. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

⚠️

Positivity Only

Never use 'szansa' for bad things like accidents or illnesses. Use 'ryzyko' instead.

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Dating Tip

Asking 'Czy mam u ciebie szansę?' is a very direct but cute way to ask someone out in Poland.

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Negative Genitive

Remember: 'Mam szansę' (Accusative) but 'Nie mam szansy' (Genitive).

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct preposition.

Mam wielką szansę ___ nową pracę.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: na

In Polish, we always say 'szansa na' something.

Choose the correct form of the word 'szansa' in a negative sentence.

Niestety, nie mamy już żadnej ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: szansy

After 'nie mam', we use the Genitive case: 'szansy'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Czy myślisz, że wygramy mecz? B: Tak, ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: mamy szansę

'Mamy szansę' is the best way to express the possibility of winning.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Sentence: 'Daj mi jeszcze jedną szansę!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: An apology to a friend

This is a classic way to ask for forgiveness or a second try.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Szansa vs. Ryzyko

Szansa (Positive)
wygrana winning
awans promotion
Ryzyko (Negative)
porażka failure
choroba illness

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

Mam wielką szansę ___ nową pracę.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: na

In Polish, we always say 'szansa na' something.

Choose the correct form of the word 'szansa' in a negative sentence. Choose A2

Niestety, nie mamy już żadnej ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: szansy

After 'nie mam', we use the Genitive case: 'szansy'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Czy myślisz, że wygramy mecz? B: Tak, ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: mamy szansę

'Mamy szansę' is the best way to express the possibility of winning.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Daj mi jeszcze jedną szansę!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: An apology to a friend

This is a classic way to ask for forgiveness or a second try.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, that sounds like 'I have a chance for you' in a way that doesn't make sense in Polish. You should say 'Daję ci szansę' (I am giving you a chance).

'Możliwość' is a general possibility (it can happen), while 'szansa' implies a positive opportunity or a hope for success.

It is neutral. You can use it in a job interview or with friends. It's safe everywhere.

You can say 'Nie ma szans!' or 'Bez szans!'.

Yes, you can say 'Jest szansa na słońce' (There is a chance for sun), but only if you want the sun!

The Accusative case (Biernik). For example: 'szansę na nagrodę' (feminine) or 'szansę na sukces' (masculine).

In 99% of cases, yes. It carries a connotation of hope.

You say 'pół na pół' or 'szanse są wyrównane'.

It's better to say 'Mam szansę wygrać' (perfective) because you are talking about a specific result.

It means 'a shadow of a chance', used when the probability is very, very low.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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wykorzystać szansę

builds on

To take/use the chance

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dać komuś szansę

similar

To give someone a chance

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stracić szansę

contrast

To lose a chance

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ostatnia szansa

specialized form

Last chance

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mieć okazję

similar

To have an opportunity

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