A1 Expression 비격식체

otwórz okno

open the window

Request for fresh air.

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문화적 배경

The 'przeciąg' (draft) is a major cultural concern. Opening windows on opposite sides of a room is often discouraged to prevent illness. Wietrzenie (airing out) is a daily ritual, even in winter. It's believed to keep the home healthy and fresh. Window cleaning (mycie okien) is a serious task before major holidays like Easter and Christmas. In public transport, the person sitting next to the window usually has the 'right' to decide if it's open, but others will often voice their opinions loudly.

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Use 'Proszę'

Always add 'proszę' (please) to make the command sound like a polite request.

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The Draft Fear

Be aware that some people might get upset if you create a 'przeciąg' (draft).

Request for fresh air.

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Use 'Proszę'

Always add 'proszę' (please) to make the command sound like a polite request.

⚠️

The Draft Fear

Be aware that some people might get upset if you create a 'przeciąg' (draft).

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Tilt vs. Open

Most Polish windows can tilt from the top. To do this, turn the handle 180 degrees upwards.

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Bus Etiquette

On a bus, it's polite to ask 'Czy mogę otworzyć okno?' to the person sitting right next to it.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the command.

________ okno, proszę.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz

The imperative form for 'you' (singular) is 'otwórz'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to open the window?

How do you ask politely?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Czy może pan otworzyć okno?

Using 'Czy może pan' is the standard polite form for strangers.

Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz okno - Open the window, Uchyl okno - Crack the window, Zamknij okno - Close the window, Wywietrz pokój - Air out the room

These are all variations of window-related actions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jest tu bardzo duszno. B: Masz rację. ________ okno.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz

If it's stuffy (duszno), you should open (otwórz) the window.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to open the window

Reasons

  • gorąco (hot)
  • duszno (stuffy)
  • zapach (smell)
  • wietrzenie (airing)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the command. Fill Blank A1

________ okno, proszę.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz

The imperative form for 'you' (singular) is 'otwórz'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to open the window? Choose A2

How do you ask politely?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Czy może pan otworzyć okno?

Using 'Czy może pan' is the standard polite form for strangers.

Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz okno - Open the window, Uchyl okno - Crack the window, Zamknij okno - Close the window, Wywietrz pokój - Air out the room

These are all variations of window-related actions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Jest tu bardzo duszno. B: Masz rację. ________ okno.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz

If it's stuffy (duszno), you should open (otwórz) the window.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

By itself, it's a direct command. With friends it's fine, but with others, add 'proszę'.

The plural is 'okna'. So, 'otwórz okna' means 'open the windows'.

Say 'Czy mogę otworzyć okno?'.

It's a cultural belief that drafts cause illness. It's very common to hear warnings about it.

'Otwórz' is for a single time (perfective), 'otwieraj' is more insistent or habitual (imperfective).

Yes, though 'otwórz szybę' (open the glass) is also common.

Say 'Zamknij okno'.

It's a small ventilation pane found in older Polish windows.

It's neuter (to okno).

Say 'Otwórz okno na oścież'.

관련 표현

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zamknij okno

contrast

close the window

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uchyl okno

specialized form

crack the window open

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wywietrz pokój

similar

air out the room

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otwórz drzwi

similar

open the door

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