뜻
Asking about distance.
문화적 배경
Poles often measure distance in time rather than kilometers, especially in cities. If you ask 'Jak daleko?', don't be surprised if the answer is '10 minut tramwajem' (10 minutes by tram). In the Polish mountains, 'daleko' is relative. A 'short walk' for a highlander might be a strenuous two-hour hike for a tourist. In cities like Warsaw, 'daleko' often implies crossing the Vistula river. People living on the left bank might consider the right bank (Praga) to be 'daleko' even if it's geographically close. The phrase 'za siedmioma górami' (beyond seven mountains) is the Polish equivalent of 'once upon a time in a far-off land', showing how distance is embedded in folklore.
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember that 'do' (to) is your best friend with this phrase. Just add 'do' + the place name in Genitive.
Time vs. Distance
If you ask 'Jak daleko?' and get a time answer (e.g., '5 minut'), don't be confused. It's a common Polish way of thinking about distance.
뜻
Asking about distance.
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember that 'do' (to) is your best friend with this phrase. Just add 'do' + the place name in Genitive.
Time vs. Distance
If you ask 'Jak daleko?' and get a time answer (e.g., '5 minut'), don't be confused. It's a common Polish way of thinking about distance.
Use 'Stąd'
Adding 'stąd' (from here) makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Jak daleko stąd do...?'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to ask how far it is to the station.
Jak _______ jest do stacji?
'Daleko' is used for distance, while 'długo' is for time and 'dużo' is for quantity.
Which sentence correctly asks 'How far from here to the hotel?'
Select the correct option:
This correctly uses 'stąd' (from here) and 'do' + Genitive (hotelu).
Match the response to the question 'Jak daleko jest do Warszawy?'
Question: Jak daleko jest do Warszawy?
The question asks for distance, so a measurement in kilometers is the appropriate answer.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a local.
Tourist: Przepraszam, jak daleko jest do muzeum? Local: ___________
This provides a logical answer to a distance-based question.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jak _______ jest do stacji?
'Daleko' is used for distance, while 'długo' is for time and 'dużo' is for quantity.
Select the correct option:
This correctly uses 'stąd' (from here) and 'do' + Genitive (hotelu).
Question: Jak daleko jest do Warszawy?
The question asks for distance, so a measurement in kilometers is the appropriate answer.
Tourist: Przepraszam, jak daleko jest do muzeum? Local: ___________
This provides a logical answer to a distance-based question.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문No, you should use 'Jak długo' for time. However, people might answer your distance question with a time estimate.
'Jak daleko' is the adverb used for questions. 'Daleki' is the adjective (e.g., 'daleki kraj' - a far country).
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for all situations.
Simply say 'Czy to daleko?'
The opposite is 'blisko' (near/close).
관련 표현
Niedaleko
contrastNot far / nearby
Blisko
synonymClose / near
Jak długo?
similarHow long? (time)
W oddali
specialized formIn the distance
Z daleka
builds onFrom afar
