A2 Collocation 중립

podejmować decyzję

to make a decision

Choosing a path or action.

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문화적 배경

Poles value 'rozwaga' (deliberation). Making a decision too quickly can sometimes be seen as 'lekkomyślność' (recklessness). In many Polish companies, decision-making is becoming more horizontal, but 'podejmowanie decyzji' is still often seen as the privilege and burden of the 'kierownik' (manager). The 'Liberum Veto' in the 17th century allowed any single noble to stop a decision in parliament. This historical trauma makes modern Poles very aware of the power of a single 'decyzja'. Younger Poles often use English loanwords like 'decide-ować' in very casual slang, but 'podejmować decyzję' remains the standard for anything meaningful.

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The 'ę' trick

Always remember the 'ę' at the end of 'decyzję' when you are making it. It's the sign of the object!

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Avoid 'Robić'

If you say 'robić decyzję', Poles will understand you, but it's the #1 sign of an English speaker.

Choosing a path or action.

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The 'ę' trick

Always remember the 'ę' at the end of 'decyzję' when you are making it. It's the sign of the object!

⚠️

Avoid 'Robić'

If you say 'robić decyzję', Poles will understand you, but it's the #1 sign of an English speaker.

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Use 'Podjąć' for results

If you want to sound decisive, use the perfective 'Podjąłem decyzję!'. It sounds much stronger.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'podjąć' in the past tense (masculine).

Wczoraj w końcu ________ decyzję o kupnie domu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: podjąłem

The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (wczoraj), so we need the past tense. 'Podjąłem' is the masculine singular form.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the natural Polish sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Muszę podjąć decyzję.

'Podejmować/podjąć' is the correct verb, and 'decyzję' is the correct Accusative form.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

A: Czy wiesz już, co zrobisz? B: Nie, jeszcze nie ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: podjąłem decyzji

Because the sentence is negative ('nie...'), the object 'decyzję' must change to the Genitive form 'decyzji'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are in a business meeting and want to say you are still thinking.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jestem w trakcie podejmowania decyzji.

'W trakcie' means 'in the middle of', which is perfect for an ongoing process.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'podjąć' in the past tense (masculine). Fill Blank A2

Wczoraj w końcu ________ decyzję o kupnie domu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: podjąłem

The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (wczoraj), so we need the past tense. 'Podjąłem' is the masculine singular form.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the natural Polish sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Muszę podjąć decyzję.

'Podejmować/podjąć' is the correct verb, and 'decyzję' is the correct Accusative form.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Czy wiesz już, co zrobisz? B: Nie, jeszcze nie ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: podjąłem decyzji

Because the sentence is negative ('nie...'), the object 'decyzję' must change to the Genitive form 'decyzji'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are in a business meeting and want to say you are still thinking.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Jestem w trakcie podejmowania decyzji.

'W trakcie' means 'in the middle of', which is perfect for an ongoing process.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Yes, 'decyduję' (I decide) is correct and simpler, but 'podejmuję decyzję' is more idiomatic and common in professional settings.

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends for serious topics, but it's the standard for business.

'Podejmować' is the process (I am deciding), 'podjąć' is the finished act (I have decided).

They are likely using a negative sentence, like 'Nie podjąłem decyzji'. Negation changes the case to Genitive.

관련 표현

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dokonywać wyboru

synonym

to make a choice

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zdecydować się na

similar

to decide on something

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wahać się

contrast

to hesitate

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podjąć wyzwanie

builds on

to take up a challenge

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