뜻
Believing in someone's reliability.
문화적 배경
The 'principle of limited trust' (zasada ograniczonego zaufania) is a legal term in the Polish Road Traffic Code. It means you should trust other drivers but be prepared for them to break the rules. In Polish business culture, trust is often built over 'kawa' (coffee) or 'obiad' (lunch). It is more personal than in some Western cultures; you trust the *person*, not just the *contract*. During the partitions of Poland and the communist era, trust was a survival mechanism. People only had trust in their closest family, leading to a culture of 'conspiratorial trust'. Younger Poles are increasingly trusting of international institutions and digital services, showing a shift from traditional interpersonal trust to systemic trust.
The 'Do' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'DO'. Never say 'w' or 'na'. It's always 'do' + Genitive.
Don't over-use 'Darzyć'
Learners often try to sound fancy by using 'darzyć zaufaniem' in casual chats. Stick to 'mieć zaufanie' for friends.
뜻
Believing in someone's reliability.
The 'Do' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'DO'. Never say 'w' or 'na'. It's always 'do' + Genitive.
Don't over-use 'Darzyć'
Learners often try to sound fancy by using 'darzyć zaufaniem' in casual chats. Stick to 'mieć zaufanie' for friends.
Limited Trust
Mentioning 'zasada ograniczonego zaufania' in a conversation about driving will make you sound like a native.
Negation Genitive
Remember that 'zaufanie' becomes 'zaufania' in the negative: 'Nie mam zaufania'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct preposition and case.
Mam zaufanie ___ (mój brat).
The phrase 'mieć zaufanie' always requires 'do' + Genitive.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Polish sentence:
'Do nas' is the correct Genitive form of 'my' after 'do'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy ten lekarz jest dobry? B: Tak, wszyscy pacjenci ___.
'Mają do niego zaufanie' is the standard way to express this.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You lost your wallet and a stranger returned it with all the money inside.
This situation restores your faith/trust in people.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Trust vs. Belief
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mam zaufanie ___ (mój brat).
The phrase 'mieć zaufanie' always requires 'do' + Genitive.
Select the natural Polish sentence:
'Do nas' is the correct Genitive form of 'my' after 'do'.
A: Czy ten lekarz jest dobry? B: Tak, wszyscy pacjenci ___.
'Mają do niego zaufanie' is the standard way to express this.
You lost your wallet and a stranger returned it with all the money inside.
This situation restores your faith/trust in people.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, that is a literal translation from English. You must say 'Mam zaufanie do mojego męża'.
'Ufać' is a verb (Ufam ci), while 'mieć zaufanie' is a noun phrase (Mam do ciebie zaufanie). They mean the same thing, but the noun phrase is slightly more common in modern Polish.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Mam do ciebie pełne zaufanie'.
Usually, no. For objects, we use 'niezawodny' (reliable). You have trust in people or institutions.
The Genitive case (Dopełniacz).
You say 'Straciłem zaufanie'.
It is neuter (to zaufanie).
No, 'dla' is incorrect. Use 'do'.
It means giving someone trust in advance, even if they haven't fully earned it yet.
'Zaufanie' is Nominative/Accusative. 'Zaufania' is Genitive (used after 'nie mam').
Ask: 'Czy masz do mnie zaufanie?'
관련 표현
ufać komuś
similarTo trust someone (verb)
polegać na kimś
similarTo rely on someone
wierzyć komuś
similarTo believe someone
nadużyć zaufania
builds onTo abuse trust
kredyt zaufania
specialized formCredit of trust
stracić zaufanie
contrastTo lose trust
