A2 Expression 비격식체

zostaw to tak

leave it like that

Don't change anything.

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문화적 배경

Poles value directness. 'Zostaw to tak' is a clear, efficient way to communicate satisfaction without fluff. In Polish IT and design sectors, this phrase is often used to avoid 'over-engineering' a solution. During holiday preparations, this phrase is a signal that the 'aesthetic' part of the work is done. In the Silesian dialect, you might hear variations, but the standard 'zostaw to tak' is universally understood.

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The 'Good Enough' Rule

Use this phrase to sound more like a native speaker who values efficiency over perfection.

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Watch your tone

If said too loudly, it can sound like a command. Use a soft tone to make it a helpful suggestion.

Don't change anything.

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The 'Good Enough' Rule

Use this phrase to sound more like a native speaker who values efficiency over perfection.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If said too loudly, it can sound like a command. Use a soft tone to make it a helpful suggestion.

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Directness is key

Don't feel the need to add 'I think' or 'maybe'—Poles appreciate the directness of 'zostaw to tak'.

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Plural form

Remember to use 'zostawcie' if you are talking to more than one person!

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct phrase to tell someone to stop editing a photo.

Twoja koleżanka edytuje zdjęcie. Wygląda świetnie. Co mówisz?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Zostaw to tak.

'Tak' is the correct adverb meaning 'in this way'.

Fill in the missing word.

Zostaw ___ tak, nie ruszaj tego wazonu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: to

'To' is the general demonstrative used for 'this thing/it' in this expression.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Zostawmy to tak'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you and your team agree a project is finished.

'Zostawmy' is the 'let's' form, used for group decisions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Czy mam jeszcze posolić zupę? B: Nie, ________. Jest pyszna.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zostaw to tak

This is the standard way to say 'leave it as it is'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct phrase to tell someone to stop editing a photo. Choose A2

Twoja koleżanka edytuje zdjęcie. Wygląda świetnie. Co mówisz?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Zostaw to tak.

'Tak' is the correct adverb meaning 'in this way'.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Zostaw ___ tak, nie ruszaj tego wazonu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: to

'To' is the general demonstrative used for 'this thing/it' in this expression.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'Zostawmy to tak'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you and your team agree a project is finished.

'Zostawmy' is the 'let's' form, used for group decisions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Czy mam jeszcze posolić zupę? B: Nie, ________. Jest pyszna.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zostaw to tak

This is the standard way to say 'leave it as it is'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, for people use 'zostań tak' (stay like that). 'Zostaw to tak' is for objects or situations.

Not inherently. It depends on your tone. In a neutral tone, it's just a helpful instruction.

They are almost identical. 'Zostaw to tak' is slightly more specific about 'it' (to).

It's better to use 'Proszę to tak zostawić' or 'Niech tak zostanie' in formal writing.

No, in this context 'tak' means 'so' or 'in this way'.

Use 'zostawmy to tak'.

Yes, 'zostawiłem to tak' (I left it like that).

Yes, if you want to tell someone NOT to clean it, you can say 'zostaw to tak'.

Use 'zostaw mnie' or 'daj mi spokój'. 'Zostaw to tak' is only for things/situations.

Yes, it's a staple of Polish dialogue in almost every genre.

관련 표현

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nie ruszaj tego

similar

don't touch this

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niech tak zostanie

synonym

let it stay this way

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wystarczy

similar

it's enough

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dobra robota

builds on

good job

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zostaw to w spokoju

specialized form

leave it alone

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