뜻
To be incorrect.
문화적 배경
Poles value intellectual debate and are often more direct than Americans or Brits when saying someone is wrong. It is not necessarily seen as rude. In universities, 'nie mieć racji' is the basis of the 'seminarium' culture where students are encouraged to challenge theories. The phrase 'Moja racja jest najmojsza' (My reason is the most mine) is a famous quote from the movie 'Dzień świra', mocking Polish stubbornness. The concept of 'Racja Stanu' (Reason of State) is a high-level political term derived from the same root.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember: Nie mam + Racji (Genitive). Mam + Rację (Accusative).
Don't say 'Jestem źle'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Nie mam racji'.
뜻
To be incorrect.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember: Nie mam + Racji (Genitive). Mam + Rację (Accusative).
Don't say 'Jestem źle'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Nie mam racji'.
Softening the blow
Use 'Wydaje mi się, że nie masz racji' (It seems to me...) to be more polite.
Directness
Don't be offended if a Pole tells you 'Nie masz racji' immediately. It's often an invitation to debate, not an insult.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'racja' (remember the negation rule!).
Przykro mi, ale nie masz ______.
After 'nie masz', we must use the Genitive case, which for 'racja' is 'racji'.
Which sentence is the correct way to say 'I was wrong' (masculine)?
How do you say 'I was wrong'?
We use the past tense of 'mieć' + 'nie' + Genitive 'racji'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Stolica Australii to Sydney. B: ________, to Canberra.
'Nie masz racji' is the standard way to correct a factual error.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a business meeting and want to politely disagree with a senior manager.
Using 'Obawiam się' (I'm afraid) and the formal 'pan' is appropriate for this context.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Przykro mi, ale nie masz ______.
After 'nie masz', we must use the Genitive case, which for 'racja' is 'racji'.
How do you say 'I was wrong'?
We use the past tense of 'mieć' + 'nie' + Genitive 'racji'.
A: Stolica Australii to Sydney. B: ________, to Canberra.
'Nie masz racji' is the standard way to correct a factual error.
You are in a business meeting and want to politely disagree with a senior manager.
Using 'Obawiam się' (I'm afraid) and the formal 'pan' is appropriate for this context.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not really. Use 'źle postępujesz' (you are acting badly) or 'to jest złe' (that is bad). 'Nie mieć racji' is for logic and facts.
'Mylić się' is like 'to make a mistake' (often accidental). 'Nie mieć racji' is 'to be wrong' in an argument or opinion.
It can be. Use 'Obawiam się, że nie ma pan racji' to be professional.
Because of the 'Negated Accusative' rule in Polish grammar. Negative verbs take the Genitive case.
Say 'Zupełnie nie miałem racji'.
No, that sounds like you are a 'defective product'. Use 'Nie masz racji'.
Yes, 'Gadasz bzdury' (You're talking nonsense), but use it only with friends.
Yes, it can mean a 'food ration' or 'reason' (as in 'racja bytu' - reason for being).
Just say 'Masz rację' (You have reason/You're right).
Say 'Obaj nie mamy racji' (masculine) or 'Obie nie mamy racji' (feminine).
관련 표현
mylić się
similarto be mistaken
mieć rację
contrastto be right
przyznać rację
builds onto admit someone is right
nie mieć słuszności
specialized formto not have 'rightness'
błądzić
similarto err / to wander
