Phrase in 30 Seconds
A fundamental Polish phrase used to describe being physically fit or to wish someone well-being.
- Means: The state of being healthy and physically fit.
- Used in: Medical checkups, lifestyle discussions, and holiday wishes.
- Don't confuse: 'Zdrowie' (noun) with 'Zdrowy' (adjective) when describing yourself.
あなたのレベルに合った解説：
意味
The state of being physically fit.
文化的背景
Health is the most common wish during the 'Opłatek' ceremony on Christmas Eve. It is considered more important than money. The song 'Sto lat' is sung at every celebration, wishing the person 100 years of life and health. Polish grandmothers often emphasize 'hartowanie' (cold-weather exposure) to build 'dobre zdrowie' in children. Toasts in Poland almost always use the word 'zdrowie'.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember to say 'Dobrego zdrowia' when you are wishing it to someone. This is the most common mistake for beginners!
Health First
In Poland, if you don't know what to wish someone, just wish them 'zdrowia'. It's never wrong and always appreciated.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember to say 'Dobrego zdrowia' when you are wishing it to someone. This is the most common mistake for beginners!
Health First
In Poland, if you don't know what to wish someone, just wish them 'zdrowia'. It's never wrong and always appreciated.
Cieszyć się
To sound more advanced, use the verb 'cieszyć się' (to enjoy) with the instrumental case: 'Cieszę się dobrym zdrowiem'.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dobre zdrowie' for a wish.
Życzę Ci ________ ________!
The verb 'życzyć' requires the genitive case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Zdrowie' is neuter, so 'dobre' is the correct adjective form.
Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the most common health-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Lekarz: Wszystko jest w porządku. Ma Pan... Pacjent: To świetna wiadomość!
The doctor is stating a fact (Nominative).
🎉 スコア： /4
ビジュアル学習ツール
When to use which form?
Stating a fact
- • Dobre zdrowie
Making a wish
- • Dobrego zdrowia
After a sneeze
- • Na zdrowie
練習問題バンク
5 問題Życzę Ci ________ ________!
The verb 'życzyć' requires the genitive case.
Select the correct sentence:
'Zdrowie' is neuter, so 'dobre' is the correct adjective form.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are the most common health-related collocations.
Lekarz: Wszystko jest w porządku. Ma Pan... Pacjent: To świetna wiadomość!
The doctor is stating a fact (Nominative).
🎉 スコア： /5
よくある質問
10 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
No, 'zdrowie' is neuter. You must say 'Mam dobre zdrowie'.
Say 'Na zdrowie!', not 'Dobre zdrowie'.
Say 'Życzę Ci dobrego zdrowia!'
It means 'horse health', which is an idiom for having a very strong constitution.
Yes, you can say 'zdrowie psychiczne'.
Because the verb 'to wish' (życzyć) requires the genitive case in Polish.
Usually, you just say 'Na zdrowie!', but you can say 'Za Twoje dobre zdrowie!' (To your good health!).
Yes, etymologically it comes from a root meaning 'strong as wood'.
The opposite is 'złe zdrowie' or 'słabe zdrowie'.
関連フレーズ
Zdrowy styl życia
builds onHealthy lifestyle
Końskie zdrowie
specialized formIron constitution
Szybkiego powrotu do zdrowia
similarGet well soon
Na zdrowie
similarCheers / Bless you
どこで使う？
At the Doctor
Lekarz: Wyniki są świetne. Ma Pan bardzo dobre zdrowie.
Pacjent: Dziękuję, panie doktorze. Bardzo się cieszę.
Birthday Party
Marek: Wszystkiego najlepszego! Życzę Ci przede wszystkim dobrego zdrowia.
Ania: Dziękuję! To jest dla mnie najważniejsze.
Gym/Fitness Club
Trener: Pamiętaj, że ćwiczymy dla dobrego zdrowia, nie tylko dla wyglądu.
Klient: Masz rację, zdrowie jest priorytetem.
Family Dinner
Babcia: Jedz warzywa, one dają dobre zdrowie.
Wnuk: Dobrze, babciu, będę jadł.
Job Interview (Healthcare)
Rekruter: Nasza misja to dbanie o dobre zdrowie naszych pacjentów.
Kandydat: To bardzo szczytny cel, który w pełni popieram.
Pharmacy
Farmaceuta: Te witaminy pomogą utrzymać dobre zdrowie w zimie.
Klient: Poproszę jedno opakowanie.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'Dobre' as 'Door' and 'Zdrowie' as 'Drove'. You 'Drove' through the 'Door' of the gym to get 'Dobre Zdrowie'.
視覚的連想
Imagine a giant, sturdy oak tree (the root of 'zdrowie') wearing a gold medal (representing 'dobre'). The tree is flexing its branches like muscles.
Rhyme
Dobre zdrowie, każdy to powie! (Good health, everyone will say so!)
Story
A young traveler in Poland visits a village. He sees an old man lifting heavy logs. He asks, 'How are you so strong?' The man points to his heart and says, 'Dobre zdrowie.' The traveler learns that in Poland, health is the greatest treasure.
In Other Languages
In Russian, 'Dobroye zdorovye' is used similarly, though less frequently as a standard wish than in Polish. In English, 'Good health' is common but lacks the specific grammatical case changes used for wishes.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Go to a Polish social media page (like a fitness influencer) and find three sentences using 'zdrowie'. Write them down and identify the case used.
Review the difference between 'Dobre zdrowie' (Nominative) and 'Dobrego zdrowia' (Genitive) on days 1, 3, and 7.
発音
The 'o' is open like in 'pot', and the 'e' is short like in 'met'.
The 'zdr' is a cluster; start with a 'z' sound, then a rolled 'r'. The 'ie' sounds like 'yeh'.
フォーマル度スペクトル
Szanowny Pan cieszy się nienagannym zdrowiem. (Describing someone's health)
On ma dobre zdrowie. (Describing someone's health)
Chłop jest zdrowy jak ryba! (Describing someone's health)
Ma niezłą formę. (Describing someone's health)
From Proto-Slavic *sъdorvьje, which is a compound of *sъ- (good/with) and *dorvo (wood/tree).
豆知識
The root of 'zdrowie' is the same as the root for 'tree' (drzewo), meaning the ancient Slavs thought of health as being 'tree-like'.
文化メモ
Health is the most common wish during the 'Opłatek' ceremony on Christmas Eve. It is considered more important than money.
“Przede wszystkim życzę Ci zdrowia.”
The song 'Sto lat' is sung at every celebration, wishing the person 100 years of life and health.
“Sto lat, sto lat, niech żyje nam!”
Polish grandmothers often emphasize 'hartowanie' (cold-weather exposure) to build 'dobre zdrowie' in children.
“Wyjdź na dwór, to dobre dla zdrowia.”
Toasts in Poland almost always use the word 'zdrowie'.
“Na zdrowie! (To health!)”
会話のきっかけ
Co robisz, żeby mieć dobre zdrowie?
Czy Twoim zdaniem dobre zdrowie jest ważniejsze niż pieniądze?
Jak polska kultura podchodzi do tematu dobrego zdrowia?
よくある間違い
Mam dobrą zdrowie.
Mam dobre zdrowie.
L1 Interference
Życzę Ci dobre zdrowie.
Życzę Ci dobrego zdrowia.
L1 Interference
Dobre zdrowie!
Na zdrowie!
L1 Interference
Jestem dobre zdrowie.
Mam dobre zdrowie.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Buena salud
Gender of the noun (Feminine in Spanish vs Neuter in Polish).
Bonne santé
French uses it more frequently as a standalone toast.
Gute Gesundheit
German 'Gesundheit' is used for sneezing, just like Polish.
健康 (Kenkō)
Japanese focuses more on 'taking care' than 'having' health.
صحة جيدة (Sihha jayyida)
Word order (Noun + Adjective).
身体健康 (Shēntǐ jiànkāng)
Explicit mention of the 'body' in the phrase.
건강 (Geongang)
Used as a verb/adjective rather than a noun phrase in wishes.
Boa saúde
Gender agreement (Feminine).
Spotted in the Real World
“Na dobre i na złe”
The title of Poland's longest-running medical drama.
“Zdrowia, szczęścia, pomyślności!”
The standard birthday song in Poland.
“Dobre zdrowie zaczyna się w kuchni.”
A post about healthy eating habits.
“Dbaj o dobre zdrowie swojej rodziny.”
Commercial for vitamin C supplements.
“Jak utrzymać dobre zdrowie po pięćdziesiątce?”
Article about aging and wellness.
間違えやすい
Learners use the noun when they need the adjective.
Use 'zdrowy' (adj) to describe a person, 'zdrowie' (noun) to talk about the concept.
Using 'Dobre zdrowie' after a sneeze.
Only use 'Na zdrowie' for sneezes and toasts.
よくある質問 (10)
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
usage contextsNo, 'zdrowie' is neuter. You must say 'Mam dobre zdrowie'.
grammar mechanicsSay 'Na zdrowie!', not 'Dobre zdrowie'.
common mistakesSay 'Życzę Ci dobrego zdrowia!'
practical tipsIt means 'horse health', which is an idiom for having a very strong constitution.
basic understandingYes, you can say 'zdrowie psychiczne'.
usage contextsBecause the verb 'to wish' (życzyć) requires the genitive case in Polish.
grammar mechanicsUsually, you just say 'Na zdrowie!', but you can say 'Za Twoje dobre zdrowie!' (To your good health!).
cultural usageYes, etymologically it comes from a root meaning 'strong as wood'.
basic understandingThe opposite is 'złe zdrowie' or 'słabe zdrowie'.
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