B1 Expression 중립

z jednej strony

on one hand

Introducing one side of an argument.

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문화적 배경

Poles value 'nuance' and 'critical thinking.' Using this phrase shows you are a balanced thinker, which is highly respected in Polish intellectual circles. In Polish universities, 'z jednej strony' is the bread and butter of every seminar. It is used to show you have read the literature and understand different schools of thought. Journalists in Poland use this phrase constantly to maintain 'objective' reporting, presenting both the government and opposition views. Poles often use this to soften a refusal. Instead of saying 'No,' they say 'Z jednej strony bym chciał, ale...'

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma before 'ale' or 'z drugiej strony' when you finish the first part of your argument.

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Don't Forget the 'Z'

Without the 'z', the phrase 'jednej strony' just means 'one side' (genitive) and doesn't function as a connector.

Introducing one side of an argument.

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma before 'ale' or 'z drugiej strony' when you finish the first part of your argument.

⚠️

Don't Forget the 'Z'

Without the 'z', the phrase 'jednej strony' just means 'one side' (genitive) and doesn't function as a connector.

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Sound Like a Native

Use 'z jednej strony' at the beginning of your answer in a speaking exam to give yourself time to think of the second argument.

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Polite Disagreement

Use this phrase to disagree politely. It shows you've considered the other person's point before stating your own.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing preposition and ending.

____ jedn____ strony lubię zimę, ale nie lubię mrozu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Z, ej

The phrase always starts with 'Z' and 'jednej' must be in the Genitive case.

Which sentence is correct?

A: Na jednej stronie to miasto jest drogie. B: Z jednej strony to miasto jest drogie.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Z jednej strony' is the correct idiom for arguments. 'Na jednej stronie' refers to a page.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

Marek: Co myślisz o tym nowym telefonie? Kasia: ________ jest bardzo szybki, ale z drugiej strony bateria krótko trzyma.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Z jednej strony

'Z jednej strony' is the most natural and common choice here.

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시각 학습 자료

Z jednej strony vs. Z drugiej strony

Z jednej strony (Pros)
Tanie Cheap
Szybkie Fast
Z drugiej strony (Cons)
Nudne Boring
Trudne Hard

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the missing preposition and ending. Fill Blank B1

____ jedn____ strony lubię zimę, ale nie lubię mrozu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Z, ej

The phrase always starts with 'Z' and 'jednej' must be in the Genitive case.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

A: Na jednej stronie to miasto jest drogie. B: Z jednej strony to miasto jest drogie.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

'Z jednej strony' is the correct idiom for arguments. 'Na jednej stronie' refers to a page.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion B1

Marek: Co myślisz o tym nowym telefonie? Kasia: ________ jest bardzo szybki, ale z drugiej strony bateria krótko trzyma.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Z jednej strony

'Z jednej strony' is the most natural and common choice here.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Technically yes, but it sounds incomplete. It's like saying 'On the one hand...' and then walking away. Always try to provide the contrast.

No, it's fine! You can use it when discussing plans with friends, e.g., 'Z jednej strony chcę iść, ale nie mam kasy.'

It takes the Genitive case. That's why we say 'jednej strony' and not 'jedna strona'.

Yes, it's a common idiom meaning 'one side of the coin.' It's slightly more metaphorical.

You can just use 'ale' (but) or 'jednak' (however), but you lose the 'balanced' structure.

Usually, yes. It sets the stage for the argument. However, it can appear in the middle for stylistic effect.

Absolutely. It's one of the most common phrases for weighing options in a professional setting.

Usually it's for two. If you have three, you might say 'z jednej strony... z drugiej... a z trzeciej strony...' but that's less common.

Using 'Na jednej stronie' instead of 'Z jednej strony.'

In this phrase, yes. But it can also mean 'page' or 'website' (strona internetowa).

관련 표현

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z drugiej strony

contrast

on the other hand

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z jednej strony medalu

similar

one side of the coin

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natomiast

similar

whereas / however

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jednakże

similar

nevertheless

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z kolei

builds on

in turn

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