A1 Collocation 중립

robić przerwę

take a break

Pausing work for rest.

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문화적 배경

The '15-minute rule': In Poland, if you work more than 6 hours, you are legally entitled to a 15-minute paid break. Most people use this for 'drugie śniadanie' (second breakfast). Modern Polish offices often have 'chillout rooms' or 'owocowe czwartki' (Fruit Thursdays) to encourage employees to take breaks and socialize. The 'duża przerwa' (big break) is a sacred time in Polish schools, usually occurring after the 3rd or 4th lesson. It's when the corridors are loudest and most social. Historically, Sunday was the ultimate 'przerwa' from work in Poland. Even today, with the Sunday shopping ban, it remains a day of rest for many.

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The 'ę' Secret

In casual Polish, many natives don't pronounce the nasal 'ę' at the end of 'przerwę'. It sounds more like 'przerve'. Don't stress too much about the nasal sound!

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Don't 'Take' It!

Avoid 'brać przerwę'. Even if you hear it in movies (due to bad dubbing), it sounds unnatural to native ears.

Pausing work for rest.

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The 'ę' Secret

In casual Polish, many natives don't pronounce the nasal 'ę' at the end of 'przerwę'. It sounds more like 'przerve'. Don't stress too much about the nasal sound!

⚠️

Don't 'Take' It!

Avoid 'brać przerwę'. Even if you hear it in movies (due to bad dubbing), it sounds unnatural to native ears.

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Coffee is Key

If you want to be polite in a Polish office, always ask 'Robimy przerwę na kawę?' before just disappearing to the kitchen.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'robić' or 'zrobić'.

Jestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę _______ przerwę.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zrobić

After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive. Since it's a specific need right now, 'zrobić' (perfective) is best.

Choose the correct form of the noun.

Czy robimy ________?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: przerwę

The verb 'robić' requires the Accusative case (Biernik). 'Przerwa' becomes 'przerwę'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Przerwa na kawę, 2. Przerwa na obiad, 3. Przerwa od pracy

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

These are common collocations for specific types of breaks.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ale gorąco! B: Tak, _________ przerwę i kupmy lody.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zróbmy

'Zróbmy' means 'Let's make', which fits the suggestion to buy ice cream together.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Types of Przerwa

Food/Drink

  • na kawę
  • na obiad
  • na lunch
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Duration

  • krótka
  • długa
  • pięciominutowa

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'robić' or 'zrobić'. Fill Blank A1

Jestem bardzo zmęczony. Muszę _______ przerwę.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zrobić

After 'muszę' (I must), we use the infinitive. Since it's a specific need right now, 'zrobić' (perfective) is best.

Choose the correct form of the noun. Choose A1

Czy robimy ________?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: przerwę

The verb 'robić' requires the Accusative case (Biernik). 'Przerwa' becomes 'przerwę'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. Przerwa na kawę, 2. Przerwa na obiad, 3. Przerwa od pracy

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

These are common collocations for specific types of breaks.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ale gorąco! B: Tak, _________ przerwę i kupmy lody.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zróbmy

'Zróbmy' means 'Let's make', which fits the suggestion to buy ice cream together.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Yes, but it sounds more like you are pausing a video or a game. 'Robić przerwę' is better for work or study.

'Robić' is for the general idea or habit. 'Zrobić' is for a specific break you want to take right now.

No, for holidays we use 'ferie' (winter) or 'wakacje' (summer). 'Przerwa' is for the 10-15 minutes between classes.

The most common way is 'przerwa na lunch' or 'przerwa obiadowa'.

관련 표현

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odpoczywać

similar

to rest

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mieć wolne

similar

to have time off

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pauza

synonym

pause

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urlop

contrast

vacation/holiday

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