뜻
Starting a difficult task without preparation.
문화적 배경
The phrase is often linked to the 'Polish character' of being resourceful (zaradny) in difficult times. It reflects a history where people often had to adapt to new systems overnight. In Polish offices, 'rzucanie na głęboką wodę' is a common, though sometimes criticized, method of training new employees. It is seen as a test of character. Teachers in Poland might use this phrase to encourage students to try difficult problems or competitions beyond their current syllabus. While it's an idiom, it's frequently used literally in Polish swimming culture, where children are taught to be 'oswojeni z wodą' (familiarized with water) early on.
Use it in Interviews
Polish recruiters love this phrase. Use it to describe how you handled a difficult project with no prior training to show 'proactivity'.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the 'ą' at the end of 'głęboką'. If you say 'głęboka', it sounds like you are just naming the water, not moving into it.
뜻
Starting a difficult task without preparation.
Use it in Interviews
Polish recruiters love this phrase. Use it to describe how you handled a difficult project with no prior training to show 'proactivity'.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the 'ą' at the end of 'głęboką'. If you say 'głęboka', it sounds like you are just naming the water, not moving into it.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words in the correct case.
Nie miałem doświadczenia, ale postanowiłem skoczyć na _______ _______.
The preposition 'na' with 'skoczyć' requires the Accusative case (Biernik).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a professional context?
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
This correctly uses the causative 'rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę' for a work challenge.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
A: Boję się zacząć ten kurs programowania. B: Nie martw się! Czasami trzeba po prostu _______.
This is the standard encouraging form of the idiom.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Nie miałem doświadczenia, ale postanowiłem skoczyć na _______ _______.
The preposition 'na' with 'skoczyć' requires the Accusative case (Biernik).
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
This correctly uses the causative 'rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę' for a work challenge.
A: Boję się zacząć ten kurs programowania. B: Nie martw się! Czasami trzeba po prostu _______.
This is the standard encouraging form of the idiom.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문No, you can use it for any new life experience, like moving, starting a relationship, or learning a difficult skill.
Usually, it has a neutral to positive vibe (bravery). If someone does something stupidly risky, use 'porywać się z motyką na słońce' instead.
관련 표현
rzucić się na głęboką wodę
synonymTo throw oneself into the deep end.
wypłynąć na szerokie wody
builds onTo start operating on a large scale.
porywać się z motyką na słońce
contrastTo attempt something impossible with inadequate tools.
