B1 Expression ニュートラル

nie zawadzi

it won't hurt

意味

Doing something might be useful or harmless.

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文化的背景

Poles value 'gościnność' (hospitality). If you are a guest, bringing something 'nie zawadzi'—it's a safe way to ensure you are following social norms. In Polish business meetings, 'nie zawadzi' is used to suggest extra due diligence without accusing colleagues of being unprepared. Highlanders often use this when advising tourists. It reflects the unpredictable nature of mountain weather. Professors use it to give 'hints' about what might be on an exam without explicitly saying it's mandatory.

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The 'Softener' Effect

Use 'nie zawadzi' when you want to give advice to someone older or in a higher position. It sounds much more respectful than a direct command.

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Don't overdo it

If you say 'nie zawadzi' for every single thing, you might sound overly anxious or indecisive.

意味

Doing something might be useful or harmless.

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The 'Softener' Effect

Use 'nie zawadzi' when you want to give advice to someone older or in a higher position. It sounds much more respectful than a direct command.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you say 'nie zawadzi' for every single thing, you might sound overly anxious or indecisive.

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The 'Just in Case' Mindset

Poles love being prepared. Using this phrase makes you sound like you understand the local pragmatism.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nie zawadzi'.

Wziąłeś mapę? Tak, ale kompas też ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nie zawadzi

The phrase is impersonal and stays in the singular form even if referring to a noun.

Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest checking the weather?

Chcemy iść w góry.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie zawadzi sprawdzić prognozę pogody.

The standard pattern is [Nie zawadzi + Infinitive].

Match the response 'Nie zawadzi' to the correct context.

Context: Someone is asking if they should bring a gift to a host.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Czy powinienem kupić wino?

'Nie zawadzi' is used for suggestions and precautions.

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3 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nie zawadzi'. Fill Blank B1

Wziąłeś mapę? Tak, ale kompas też ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nie zawadzi

The phrase is impersonal and stays in the singular form even if referring to a noun.

Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest checking the weather? Choose A2

Chcemy iść w góry.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nie zawadzi sprawdzić prognozę pogody.

The standard pattern is [Nie zawadzi + Infinitive].

Match the response 'Nie zawadzi' to the correct context. situation_matching B1

Context: Someone is asking if they should bring a gift to a host.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Czy powinienem kupić wino?

'Nie zawadzi' is used for suggestions and precautions.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or a professor.

Rarely. It's usually for actions or objects. Saying a person 'nie zawadzi' sounds like they are an object.

They are almost the same. 'Nie zaszkodzi' is slightly more common in medical or health contexts.

Yes, 'To' (That) is a very common subject for this phrase.

Use the past conditional: 'Nie zawadziłoby'.

Yes, especially in emails and advice columns.

No, it means 'It is a good idea to have/do this'.

No, it is standard Polish.

Usually, it's for positive suggestions, but you can use it sarcastically.

There isn't a direct opposite phrase, but you might say 'to zbędne' (it's redundant).

関連フレーズ

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nie zaszkodzi

synonym

it won't harm

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na wszelki wypadek

similar

just in case

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warto

builds on

it's worth it

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co ci szkodzi

informal

what's stopping you / what do you have to lose

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bez zawady

specialized form

without hindrance

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