뜻
Very busy and moving fast.
문화적 배경
In big cities like Warsaw, 'być w biegu' is almost a default state. People often use it to signal that they are successful and hardworking. The phrase is often used to excuse late emails or missed calls, reflecting a culture that values constant availability but acknowledges the 'hustle'. In smaller towns, 'być w biegu' might be used more literally or to describe someone who is 'restless' (niespokojny duch). Older generations might use the phrase with a hint of disapproval, suggesting that young people don't know how to slow down and enjoy life.
The Perfect Excuse
Use 'Jestem w biegu' when you want to end a conversation politely. It's the most socially acceptable way to say 'I don't want to talk right now.'
Grammar Trap
Never say 'w bieganiu'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who think of 'running' as a gerund.
뜻
Very busy and moving fast.
The Perfect Excuse
Use 'Jestem w biegu' when you want to end a conversation politely. It's the most socially acceptable way to say 'I don't want to talk right now.'
Grammar Trap
Never say 'w bieganiu'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who think of 'running' as a gerund.
Small Talk
In Poland, complaining about being 'w biegu' is a common way to bond with others over the shared struggle of modern life.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'być' and the phrase 'w biegu'.
Przepraszam, że nie odpisałem, ale wczoraj cały dzień ________.
The word 'wczoraj' (yesterday) requires the past tense.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you lead a busy life?
Jak najlepiej powiedzieć, że masz bardzo zajęte życie?
'Żyć w biegu' is the standard idiom for a busy lifestyle.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone asks: 'Możemy teraz porozmawiać o projekcie?' but you are rushing to a meeting.
This is the perfect polite excuse for being too busy to talk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gdzie jest Marek? B: Nie wiem, on zawsze ________, trudno go złapać.
'Jest w biegu' describes his constant state of being busy.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Przepraszam, że nie odpisałem, ale wczoraj cały dzień ________.
The word 'wczoraj' (yesterday) requires the past tense.
Jak najlepiej powiedzieć, że masz bardzo zajęte życie?
'Żyć w biegu' is the standard idiom for a busy lifestyle.
Someone asks: 'Możemy teraz porozmawiać o projekcie?' but you are rushing to a meeting.
This is the perfect polite excuse for being too busy to talk.
A: Gdzie jest Marek? B: Nie wiem, on zawsze ________, trudno go złapać.
'Jest w biegu' describes his constant state of being busy.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Technically yes, but it sounds very strange. Use 'biegnę' or 'biegam' for physical exercise.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Być' is for a temporary state (today), 'żyć' is for a long-term lifestyle.
It's better to say 'jestem w ciągłym biegu' (constant rush). 'Szybkim' is rarely used here.
관련 표현
mieć urwanie głowy
similarTo be extremely busy/overwhelmed
na wariackich papierach
similarIn a chaotic rush
mieć ręce pełne roboty
synonymTo have hands full of work
robić coś na biegu
specialized formTo do something quickly/on the fly
