意味
Available for use if the situation requires.
文化的背景
Poles value 'zaradność' (resourcefulness). Offering help 'w razie potrzeby' is a way to acknowledge that the other person is capable, but you are there as a backup. It's a key part of Polish 'neighborly' culture. In Polish offices, 'w razie potrzeby' is the standard way to end emails. It is less pushy than 'I look forward to hearing from you' and more helpful than just 'Regards'. Public safety signs in Poland almost always use this phrase. It is the official language of contingency. When visiting a Polish home, a host might show you where the extra towels or food are and say 'Bierz w razie potrzeby.' It makes the guest feel empowered rather than dependent.
Email Closer
Use 'W razie potrzeby pozostaję do dyspozycji' to sound extremely professional and helpful in Polish business correspondence.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'w razie potrzeba'. The 'a' must change to 'y' because 'w razie' acts like a magnet for the genitive case.
意味
Available for use if the situation requires.
Email Closer
Use 'W razie potrzeby pozostaję do dyspozycji' to sound extremely professional and helpful in Polish business correspondence.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'w razie potrzeba'. The 'a' must change to 'y' because 'w razie' acts like a magnet for the genitive case.
The 'Czego' Alternative
If you are with close friends, swap 'potrzeby' for 'czego' to sound more like a native speaker. It's the ultimate 'cool' version.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Zadzwoń do mnie w razie ________ (potrzeba).
The phrase 'w razie' always takes the genitive case. 'Potrzeby' is the genitive form of 'potrzeba'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely see 'W razie potrzeby użyć młotka'?
This is a standard instructional use of the phrase for emergency equipment.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Czy mam kupić więcej mleka? B: Nie, mamy jeszcze dwie butelki. Kup tylko ________.
B is saying 'only buy it if it becomes necessary'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to offer help in an email?
Choose the best option:
This uses the formal 'Proszę o kontakt' and the neutral/formal 'w razie potrzeby'.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Zadzwoń do mnie w razie ________ (potrzeba).
The phrase 'w razie' always takes the genitive case. 'Potrzeby' is the genitive form of 'potrzeba'.
Where would you most likely see 'W razie potrzeby użyć młotka'?
This is a standard instructional use of the phrase for emergency equipment.
A: Czy mam kupić więcej mleka? B: Nie, mamy jeszcze dwie butelki. Kup tylko ________.
B is saying 'only buy it if it becomes necessary'.
Choose the best option:
This uses the formal 'Proszę o kontakt' and the neutral/formal 'w razie potrzeby'.
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よくある質問
4 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, a waiter, or your grandmother. It is never out of place.
Yes! 'W razie potrzeby zadzwoń do mnie' is just as correct as 'Zadzwoń do mnie w razie potrzeby.'
'Jeśli trzeba' is more direct ('if it's necessary'). 'W razie potrzeby' is slightly more formal and focuses on the 'event' of the need.
No. It can be for simple things, like needing more sugar in your coffee or a different pen.
関連フレーズ
w razie czego
similarin case of anything / just in case
na wszelki wypadek
similarjust in case / as a precaution
jeśli zajdzie potrzeba
synonymif the need arises
w miarę potrzeby
specialized formas needed / to the extent necessary
