A1 Collocation ニュートラル

być w domu

be at home

意味

Being in one's residence.

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文化的背景

The phrase 'Gość w dom, Bóg w dom' is the cornerstone of Polish hospitality. It means that a guest brings a blessing to the house. With the rise of 'domówka' (house parties), 'być w domu' has taken on a social connotation of hosting casual gatherings rather than going to clubs. During the partitions, the 'dworek' (manor house) was the symbol of 'być w domu'—a place of resistance and Polish identity. Many learners struggle with the 'u' ending because 'dom' looks like it should follow the standard '-ie' locative pattern. It's one of the most important exceptions to learn early.

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The 'U' Rule

Always remember that 'dom' takes 'u' in the locative. It's one of the few words that does this!

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Don't use 'w' for people

If you are at a friend's house, use 'u' + Genitive. 'W' is only for the building itself.

意味

Being in one's residence.

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The 'U' Rule

Always remember that 'dom' takes 'u' in the locative. It's one of the few words that does this!

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Don't use 'w' for people

If you are at a friend's house, use 'u' + Genitive. 'W' is only for the building itself.

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The Aha! Moment

Use 'Jestem w domu!' when you solve a puzzle to sound like a native speaker.

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Hospitality

If someone says 'Czuj się jak w domu', they are giving you permission to relax and be yourself.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the word 'dom'.

Marek jest teraz w ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: domu

After the preposition 'w', we use the locative case, which for 'dom' is 'domu'.

Which sentence means 'I am not at home'?

Select the most natural Polish sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie ma mnie w domu.

While 'Nie jestem w domu' is possible, 'Nie ma mnie w domu' is the most natural way to express absence.

Match the meaning to the context.

Context: 'Aha! Teraz już jestem w domu!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I finally understand the problem.

In this context, the phrase is used figuratively to signal understanding.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Gdzie byłeś wczoraj? B: _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Byłem w domu

The question is in the past tense ('byłeś'), so the answer must be in the past tense ('byłem').

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Where can you be?

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Location

  • w domu
  • w pracy
  • w szkole

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the word 'dom'. Fill Blank A1

Marek jest teraz w ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: domu

After the preposition 'w', we use the locative case, which for 'dom' is 'domu'.

Which sentence means 'I am not at home'? Choose A2

Select the most natural Polish sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie ma mnie w domu.

While 'Nie jestem w domu' is possible, 'Nie ma mnie w domu' is the most natural way to express absence.

Match the meaning to the context. situation_matching B1

Context: 'Aha! Teraz już jestem w domu!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I finally understand the problem.

In this context, the phrase is used figuratively to signal understanding.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Gdzie byłeś wczoraj? B: _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Byłem w domu

The question is in the past tense ('byłeś'), so the answer must be in the past tense ('byłem').

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

It's grammatically correct but redundant. 'Jestem w domu' already implies it's your home.

It's an irregular locative form from an ancient noun class. Just memorize it as an exception.

Use 'Jestem w pracy'. It follows the same 'w' + Locative pattern.

Yes, 'dom' can mean the building or just the concept of 'home', even if you live in a flat.

It literally means 'to sit at home', but it usually means staying in and not going out.

Yes, especially in problem-solving contexts like IT, math, or planning.

Use 'Idę do domu'. Note that 'do' takes the genitive, which also happens to be 'domu'.

Usually, yes, as long as you are on your property.

'Dom' is home/house; 'mieszkanie' is specifically an apartment.

Figuratively, yes, it can mean you are out of danger or have solved a problem.

Very often! It's a central theme in Polish music about longing and return.

関連フレーズ

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czuć się jak w domu

similar

To feel comfortable and relaxed.

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iść do domu

builds on

To go home.

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nie ma go w domu

contrast

He is not at home.

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zostać w domu

similar

To stay at home.

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pan domu

specialized form

Master of the house.

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praca z domu

specialized form

Work from home.

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