मतलब
To avoid something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy' (not my circus, not my monkeys) is a cultural cousin to this phrase. It reflects a desire to stay away from problems that aren't yours. In Polish offices, 'trzymanie się z daleka' from politics is often seen as a survival strategy to avoid being caught in shifting power dynamics. Parents use this phrase not just for safety, but to teach moral boundaries, such as staying away from 'złe towarzystwo' (bad company). In villages, staying away from a neighbor's land or disputes is a key part of maintaining long-term peace in a small community.
The 'Od' Rule
Always remember that 'od' is the bridge. Without it, the sentence falls apart. Think 'Away FROM'.
Reflexive Power
Forgetting 'się' is the #1 mistake. It's like saying 'I keep away' vs 'I keep myself away.' Polish needs the 'myself'.
मतलब
To avoid something.
The 'Od' Rule
Always remember that 'od' is the bridge. Without it, the sentence falls apart. Think 'Away FROM'.
Reflexive Power
Forgetting 'się' is the #1 mistake. It's like saying 'I keep away' vs 'I keep myself away.' Polish needs the 'myself'.
Intensity
Add 'jak najdalej' (as far as possible) to sound like a native who is really fed up with something.
Politeness
Using this about a person who is present is very rude. Use it only when giving advice or talking about someone else.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun and preposition.
Powinieneś trzymać ___ ___ kłopotów.
The phrase requires 'się' (reflexive) and 'od' (preposition for Genitive).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct warning:
'Od' requires the Genitive case ('tego psa').
Match the advice to the situation.
Situation: Your friend wants to invest in a 'get rich quick' scheme that looks like a scam.
This is the appropriate warning for a risky or suspicious situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy idziesz na tę demonstrację? B: Nie, wolę ____________________.
The speaker wants to avoid getting involved in the demonstration.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासPowinieneś trzymać ___ ___ kłopotów.
The phrase requires 'się' (reflexive) and 'od' (preposition for Genitive).
Select the correct warning:
'Od' requires the Genitive case ('tego psa').
Situation: Your friend wants to invest in a 'get rich quick' scheme that looks like a scam.
This is the appropriate warning for a risky or suspicious situation.
A: Czy idziesz na tę demonstrację? B: Nie, wolę ____________________.
The speaker wants to avoid getting involved in the demonstration.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, 'z dala' is a perfectly fine and very common alternative. It's slightly more concise.
The Genitive case (Dopełniacz). For example: 'od kłopotów', 'od cukru', 'od nich'.
It's not inherently rude, but telling someone 'Trzymaj się ode mnie z daleka!' is a very strong and aggressive way to say 'Stay away from me!'
It's better for things that are bad or troublesome. For simple dislikes, use 'nie lubię' or 'nie przepadam'.
Trzymaj się ode mnie z daleka.
Yes, to describe avoiding risky investments or office drama.
'Unikać' is a simple verb 'to avoid.' 'Trzymać się z daleka' is more idiomatic and emphasizes the distance.
Yes: 'Trzymałem się od tego z daleka' (I was staying away from that).
Absolutely. 'Trzymaj się z daleka od tej rzeki' is a common safety warning.
No, it is two words: 'z' (from) and 'daleka' (far).
संबंधित मुहावरे
omijać szerokim łukiem
similarTo avoid something by a wide margin.
unikać jak ognia
similarTo avoid like fire.
trzymać dystans
similarTo keep one's distance.
pchać się w gips
contrastTo look for trouble.
nie wtrącać się
builds onTo not interfere.
