A1 Expression ニュートラル

Nie teraz

Not now

意味

Deferring an action.

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文化的背景

Poles value 'szczerość' (sincerity). Saying 'Nie teraz' is often preferred over a fake 'Yes' that leads to poor results. In modern Polish offices, 'Nie teraz' is often replaced by the English-influenced 'Jestem na callu' (I'm on a call). Younger generations might use 'Nie teraz' as a meme or a way to avoid chores, often with an exaggerated sigh. In traditional settings, saying 'Nie teraz' to an elder without a reason can be seen as 'pyskowanie' (mouthing off).

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Add a reason

To avoid sounding rude, always follow 'Nie teraz' with a short reason like 'jem' (I'm eating) or 'pracuję' (I'm working).

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Tone matters

A sharp 'Nie teraz!' can end a friendship. Use a falling intonation to sound busy rather than angry.

意味

Deferring an action.

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Add a reason

To avoid sounding rude, always follow 'Nie teraz' with a short reason like 'jem' (I'm eating) or 'pracuję' (I'm working).

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Tone matters

A sharp 'Nie teraz!' can end a friendship. Use a falling intonation to sound busy rather than angry.

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The 'No' sandwich

In business, use: 'Chętnie, ale nie teraz, może o 15:00?' (Gladly, but not now, maybe at 3 PM?).

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to say 'Not now'.

___ teraz, jestem zajęty.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie

'Nie' is the correct particle for negating adverbs like 'teraz'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to say 'not now' to a boss?

How do you tell your boss you are busy?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Przepraszam, ale nie w tej chwili.

Adding 'Przepraszam' and using 'w tej chwili' makes it formal and respectful.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

Ania: 'Czy możesz mi pomóc z tym zadaniem?' Marek: '____, muszę wyjść za 5 minut.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie teraz

Marek is leaving soon, so he cannot help at this moment.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are playing a video game and your brother asks for a toy.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie teraz!

In an informal, high-focus situation like gaming, 'Nie teraz!' is the most common response.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say 'Nie teraz'

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Work

  • Deep work
  • Meetings
  • Phone calls
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Home

  • Cooking
  • Sleeping
  • Gaming
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Social

  • Street ads
  • Busy walking
  • Arguments

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'Not now'. Fill Blank A1

___ teraz, jestem zajęty.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie

'Nie' is the correct particle for negating adverbs like 'teraz'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to say 'not now' to a boss? Choose A2

How do you tell your boss you are busy?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Przepraszam, ale nie w tej chwili.

Adding 'Przepraszam' and using 'w tej chwili' makes it formal and respectful.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A1

Ania: 'Czy możesz mi pomóc z tym zadaniem?' Marek: '____, muszę wyjść za 5 minut.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie teraz

Marek is leaving soon, so he cannot help at this moment.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are playing a video game and your brother asks for a toy.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie teraz!

In an informal, high-focus situation like gaming, 'Nie teraz!' is the most common response.

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よくある質問

10 問

It depends on the tone. By itself, it is neutral, but with friends, it's fine. With strangers, add 'Przepraszam'.

'Nie teraz' focuses on the present refusal. 'Później' focuses on the future promise.

It's better to use 'Nie w tej chwili' or 'W tej chwili nie mogę' in writing.

You can say 'Naprawdę nie teraz!' (Really not now!).

Yes, but in some contexts, it can mean 'nowadays' (obecnie).

At the end of the word, it is devoiced and sounds like 's'.

Yes, but it's less common. It sounds like you are correcting someone who thought it WAS now.

Often to avoid chores, usually followed by 'zaraz' (in a bit).

The opposite is 'Właśnie teraz' (Right now).

Not a direct one, but 'Nie zawracaj gitary' (Don't turn the guitar/bother me) is a common slang alternative.

関連フレーズ

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Zaraz

similar

In a moment

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Później

synonym

Later

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Nie w tej chwili

specialized form

Not at this moment

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Nigdy

contrast

Never

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Już

contrast

Already / Now

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Chwileczkę

similar

Just a second

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