A1 Expression 비격식체

To jest super

This is great

Enthusiastic approval.

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문화적 배경

Poles are traditionally seen as complainers, but the phrase 'To jest super' is part of a 'new wave' of Polish positivity that emerged in the 21st century. Younger Poles often use 'super' ironically or with extreme emphasis to signal belonging to a modern, globalized peer group. In modern Polish startups, 'super' is the standard language of feedback, replacing the more rigid 'dobrze wykonane zadanie'. On Polish Instagram, 'Super!' is one of the most common one-word comments, often accompanied by fire or heart emojis.

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The 'To' shortcut

In 90% of casual conversations, you can just say 'To super!' and skip the 'jest'. It sounds more native.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. A flat, bored 'No, super' means 'This is terrible'.

Enthusiastic approval.

💡

The 'To' shortcut

In 90% of casual conversations, you can just say 'To super!' and skip the 'jest'. It sounds more native.

⚠️

Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. A flat, bored 'No, super' means 'This is terrible'.

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Combine with 'No'

Adding 'No' at the beginning ('No, to jest super!') makes you sound much more fluent and natural.

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Complimenting Hosts

If you are invited to a Polish home, saying 'To jest super' about the food is the easiest way to make friends.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most natural reaction to the following news: 'Znalazłem 20 złotych na ulicy!'

Znalazłem 20 złotych na ulicy!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To jest super!

Finding money is positive news, so 'To jest super!' is the appropriate enthusiastic response.

Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Twoja nowa sukienka jest ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: super

'Super' is indeclinable, so it never changes its form.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Chcesz iść do kina? B: Tak, to ______ pomysł!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: super

Going to the cinema is a suggestion that usually elicits a positive response like 'super pomysł'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You just tasted the best pierogi of your life.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To jest super!

'To jest super!' expresses high satisfaction with the quality of the food.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Enthusiasm Levels

Level
Dobrze Good
Level
Fajnie Cool
Level
Super Great
Level
Sztos Awesome (Slang)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the most natural reaction to the following news: 'Znalazłem 20 złotych na ulicy!' Choose A1

Znalazłem 20 złotych na ulicy!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To jest super!

Finding money is positive news, so 'To jest super!' is the appropriate enthusiastic response.

Complete the sentence with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

Twoja nowa sukienka jest ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: super

'Super' is indeclinable, so it never changes its form.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Chcesz iść do kina? B: Tak, to ______ pomysł!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: super

Going to the cinema is a suggestion that usually elicits a positive response like 'super pomysł'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You just tasted the best pierogi of your life.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To jest super!

'To jest super!' expresses high satisfaction with the quality of the food.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is a fully integrated loanword. While it has foreign roots, it is used by every native speaker.

Yes! 'On jest super' (He is great) or 'Ona jest super' (She is great) are very common.

No. Unlike most Polish adjectives, 'super' is indeclinable. It's always 'super'.

'Super' is more enthusiastic. 'Fajnie' is more like 'nice' or 'cool'. Use 'super' when you are really impressed.

It's better to use more formal words like 'świetnie' or 'bardzo dobrze' unless the atmosphere is very casual.

The most common casual opposite is 'To jest słabe' (That is weak/lame).

Exactly like in English: S-U-P-E-R.

'Superancko' is more playful and informal. Use it with close friends for a bit of fun.

Yes, you can say 'Super wyglądasz' (You look super/great).

Yes, it is universal from Gdańsk to Zakopane.

관련 표현

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To jest ekstra

synonym

That is extra/great

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To jest fajne

similar

That is cool/nice

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To jest świetne

similar

That is great/excellent

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To jest słabe

contrast

That is weak/lame

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Superancko

specialized form

Super-duper

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