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A2 noun 6분 분량

portfel

You'll hear the word 'portfel' often in Poland, especially when you're dealing with money or payments. It's a very practical word to know. Think of it as where you keep your cash, cards, and ID.

For example, if you're in a shop, the cashier might ask, 'Pani portfel?' (Your wallet, madam?) or you might say, 'Zapomniałem portfela' (I forgot my wallet).

Knowing this word helps you navigate everyday situations like shopping, traveling, or just keeping your belongings organized. It's a foundational word for anyone at an A2 level.

When talking about everyday items, knowing the word for 'wallet' is very useful. In Polish, 'portfel' refers to a wallet, the kind you keep your money and cards in. It's a masculine noun, so it will take masculine endings if you decline it. For example, if you want to say 'my wallet,' you'd say 'mój portfel'. It's a common word, and you'll hear it often in conversations about shopping, payments, or personal belongings.

연습하기 예시

§ Basic Definition of 'portfel'

Definition
A small, flat case, often leather or plastic, used for carrying paper money, credit cards, and other small items; a wallet or purse (for men).
The word 'portfel' is straightforward. It refers to a wallet. In Polish, it's generally used for men's wallets or a general term for where you keep money and cards. For women's purses, you might hear 'torebka', but 'portfel' is still understood.

§ 'Portfel' in Everyday Conversations

You'll hear 'portfel' in many common situations. Think about when you need to pay for something, or when someone is looking for their money. Here are some examples:

Zgubiłem mój portfel!

This means: "I lost my wallet!" A common, unfortunately, useful phrase.

Czy masz swój portfel ze sobą?

This translates to: "Do you have your wallet with you?" You might hear this when someone is asking if you have money or your ID.

§ 'Portfel' in Shopping and Transactions

When you're out shopping or dealing with money, 'portfel' is essential. You'll often hear it in stores, at kiosks, or even when asking for the bill at a restaurant.

Wyciągnął pieniądze z portfela.

This means: "He took money out of his wallet." The ending of 'portfel' changes to 'portfela' here because of the preposition 'z' (from/out of). This is a glimpse into Polish grammar cases, which you'll learn more about later.

Moja karta kredytowa jest w portfelu.

Here, it means: "My credit card is in my wallet." Again, the ending of 'portfel' changes due to the preposition 'w' (in).

§ 'Portfel' Beyond the Literal

While 'portfel' most often means a physical wallet, it can also be used in a more abstract financial sense, similar to how we use 'portfolio' in English, especially in finance or investment contexts. However, for everyday A2 learners, focus on the physical wallet.

Example of financial 'portfel'
Mój portfel inwestycyjny obejmuje akcje i obligacje. (My investment portfolio includes stocks and bonds.)
This usage is less common for A2 level, but it's good to be aware of the possibility as you progress.

§ Practical Usage Scenarios for 'portfel'

Here's a quick list of places and situations where you'll definitely encounter 'portfel':

  • In a shop, asking "Gdzie masz portfel?" (Where is your wallet?)
  • At a restaurant, when paying the bill.
  • Discussing lost items with friends or the police.
  • When someone needs to show identification.
  • Any financial transaction where physical money or cards are involved.
The key takeaway is that 'portfel' is a common, practical word that you will use and hear often in Poland. Master its basic meaning and you're well on your way to smoother interactions.

§ 'Portfel' vs. 'Torebka' and 'Plecaki'

Many English speakers confuse 'portfel' with other common accessories like 'torebka' (handbag/purse) or 'plecak' (backpack). While a wallet is often carried *inside* these items, it's a distinct object. Think of 'portfel' as specifically for money, cards, and IDs.

DEFINITION
wallet

You wouldn't say, "Where is my backpack? It's in my wallet." That sounds silly, right? The same applies in Polish.

Mój portfel jest w mojej torebce. (My wallet is in my handbag.)

Zostawiłem portfel w domu. (I left my wallet at home.)

§ Using 'Portfel' for Digital Wallets

With the rise of digital payments, it's tempting to translate "digital wallet" directly. In Polish, while you *can* say 'cyfrowy portfel', it's more common to use phrases like 'portfel elektroniczny' or simply refer to the specific app (e.g., Google Pay, Apple Pay). 'Portfel' on its own almost always refers to the physical item.

§ Gender and Cases

'Portfel' is a masculine noun. This means it will behave like other masculine nouns in Polish when it comes to grammatical cases. Ignoring its gender or using incorrect case endings is a common mistake.

  • Nominative: Mój portfel (My wallet)
  • Genitive: Nie mam portfela (I don't have a wallet)
  • Dative: Przyglądam się portfelowi (I'm looking at the wallet)
  • Accusative: Widzę portfel (I see a wallet)
  • Instrumental: Z portfelem (With a wallet)
  • Locative: W portfelu (In the wallet)
  • Vocative: Portfelu! (Wallet! - less common, but good to know)

Zgubiliście swój portfel? (Did you lose your wallet? - Nominative)

Szukam portfela. (I'm looking for a wallet. - Genitive)

Co jest w twoim portfelu? (What's in your wallet? - Locative)

§ Mispronunciation

The 'r' in 'portfel' is rolled. The 'l' is a clear 'l' sound, not like the 'w' sound some English speakers might use at the end of a word (e.g., 'wal'). Practice saying 'port-fel' with a clear distinction between the two syllables and the correct 'r' and 'l' sounds.

Don't rush the pronunciation. Take your time, especially with the 'r' and 'l' sounds. Proper pronunciation helps you be understood clearly.

Czy masz mój portfel? (Do you have my wallet?)

§ Common Phrases to Avoid/Use

Avoid direct translations of English idioms. For example, while you might say "empty wallet" in English, 'pusty portfel' is correct. However, expressions like "open your wallet" for spending money might not translate perfectly; it's better to use more direct phrases for spending.

  • Correct: Mój portfel jest pusty. (My wallet is empty.)
  • Instead of: Otworzyłem portfel. (I opened my wallet.) for spending money, rather say: Musiałem wydać dużo pieniędzy. (I had to spend a lot of money.)

Focus on practical usage. When you're talking about your actual wallet, 'portfel' is the word. If you're discussing finances or spending, other vocabulary will be more appropriate.

Zgubiłem portfel i nie mam pieniędzy. (I lost my wallet and I don't have money.)

Ten portfel jest bardzo ładny. (This wallet is very nice.)

알아야 할 문법

Nouns in Polish have grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter). 'Portfel' is a masculine noun.

To jest mój portfel. (This is my wallet.)

Polish nouns change their endings depending on their grammatical case. In the nominative case (subject of a sentence), 'portfel' stays 'portfel'.

Mój portfel jest czarny. (My wallet is black.)

When talking about having something, we use the genitive case. 'Portfel' in the genitive case is 'portfela'.

Nie mam portfela. (I don't have a wallet.)

When referring to something inside the wallet, or putting something into the wallet, we often use the locative case. 'Portfel' in the locative case is 'portfelu'.

Co jest w twoim portfelu? (What is in your wallet?)

To say 'a lot of wallets' or 'few wallets', the noun 'portfel' will be in the genitive plural, which is 'portfeli'.

Widzę wiele portfeli w sklepie. (I see many wallets in the shop.)

수준별 예문

1

Zgubiłem portfel, więc muszę zastrzec wszystkie karty płatnicze.

I lost my wallet, so I need to block all payment cards.

Here 'portfel' is in the accusative case because it's the direct object of 'zgubiłem' (I lost).

2

Złodziej wyrwał jej portfel z ręki i uciekł w tłumie.

The thief snatched her wallet from her hand and fled into the crowd.

'Portfel' is again in the accusative case after the verb 'wyrwał' (snatched).

3

Mój nowy portfel jest wykonany ze skóry i ma wiele przegródek na karty.

My new wallet is made of leather and has many compartments for cards.

'Portfel' is in the nominative case as the subject of the sentence.

4

Zawsze noszę w portfelu trochę gotówki na wypadek, gdyby terminal płatniczy nie działał.

I always carry some cash in my wallet in case the payment terminal doesn't work.

'W portfelu' uses the locative case with the preposition 'w' (in).

5

Pojechałem do banku, aby wypłacić pieniądze i włożyć je do portfela.

I went to the bank to withdraw money and put it in my wallet.

'Do portfela' uses the genitive case with the preposition 'do' (into), indicating movement towards the wallet.

6

Opróżniłem portfel z paragonów, które zbierały się tam przez tygodnie.

I emptied my wallet of receipts that had been collecting there for weeks.

'Portfel' is in the accusative case as the direct object of 'opróżniłem' (I emptied).

7

Znalazłem portfel na ulicy i oddałem go na policję.

I found a wallet on the street and turned it in to the police.

'Portfel' is in the accusative case after the verb 'znalazłem' (I found).

8

Ten portfel jest idealny na monety, ale brakuje mu miejsca na banknoty.

This wallet is ideal for coins, but it lacks space for banknotes.

'Portfel' is in the nominative case as the subject of the sentence.

1

Wypadł mi portfel, kiedy wsiadałem do autobusu; na szczęście ktoś uczciwy go znalazł i oddał.

My wallet fell out when I was getting on the bus; luckily, an honest person found it and returned it.

2

Zawsze noszę w portfelu zapasową dwustuzłotówkę na wszelki wypadek, choć rzadko kiedy jej potrzebuję.

I always carry a spare 200 zloty bill in my wallet just in case, though I rarely need it.

3

Kiedyś zgubiłem portfel z dokumentami i musiałem odnawiać wszystko od nowa – to była prawdziwa udręka.

Once I lost my wallet with documents and had to renew everything from scratch – it was a real pain.

4

Prezent na urodziny? Może elegancki skórzany portfel, który będzie pasował do jego nowego paska.

Birthday present? Perhaps an elegant leather wallet that will match his new belt.

5

Złodziej wyrwał jej portfel z torebki, zanim zdołała zareagować; wszystko działo się błyskawicznie.

The thief snatched her wallet from her purse before she could react; everything happened in a flash.

6

W dzisiejszych czasach coraz częściej płacimy telefonem, więc portfel z gotówką staje się przeżytkiem.

Nowadays, we increasingly pay by phone, so a wallet with cash is becoming a relic.

7

Zawsze sprawdzam, czy mam portfel, klucze i telefon, zanim wyjdę z domu – to mój codzienny rytuał.

I always check if I have my wallet, keys, and phone before leaving home – it's my daily ritual.

8

Portfel mojego dziadka był stary i podniszczony, ale pełen pamiątkowych zdjęć i starych biletów.

My grandfather's wallet was old and worn, but full of souvenir photos and old tickets.

셀프 테스트 48 질문

fill blank A1

Mój ___ jest pusty. (My ___ is empty.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

The sentence is about an empty item used to carry money, which is a wallet.

fill blank A1

Gdzie jest mój ___? Nie mogę go znaleźć. (Where is my ___? I can't find it.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

The sentence asks about a missing item that is commonly carried, which is a wallet.

fill blank A1

Mam pieniądze w _____. (I have money in my _____.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfelu

Money is typically kept in a wallet. Note the locative case 'portfelu'.

fill blank A1

Kupiłem nowy _____. (I bought a new _____.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

A 'portfel' (wallet) is a common item to buy. The other options are also things to buy, but 'portfel' fits the context of learning vocabulary.

fill blank A1

On zawsze nosi swój _____ w tylnej kieszeni. (He always carries his _____ in his back pocket.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

It's common to carry a wallet in a back pocket.

fill blank A1

Moja karta kredytowa jest w _____. (My credit card is in my _____.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfelu

Credit cards are typically stored in a wallet. Note the locative case 'portfelu'.

listening A1

Listen for 'where is my wallet'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Gdzie jest mój portfel?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

Listen for 'I have a new wallet'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mam nowy portfel.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

Listen for 'Is this your wallet?'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Czy to twój portfel?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Mój portfel jest czarny.

Focus: portfel

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Proszę, mój portfel.

Focus: proszę

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

To jest portfel.

Focus: portfel

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
multiple choice A2

Choose the correct Polish word for 'wallet'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

'Portfel' directly translates to 'wallet' in Polish.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence correctly uses 'portfel'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mój portfel jest czerwony. (My wallet is red.)

This sentence correctly uses 'portfel' as a noun describing an object's color.

multiple choice A2

What might you typically find in a 'portfel'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Pieniądze (Money)

A wallet (portfel) is commonly used to hold money.

true false A2

You can keep your keys in a 'portfel'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

While some wallets might have a small key holder, typically keys are not stored in a 'portfel'. A keychain or pocket is more common.

true false A2

'Portfel' is a masculine noun in Polish.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

In Polish, 'portfel' (wallet) is a masculine noun, which affects its declension.

true false A2

If you say 'Mam nowy portfel', it means 'I have a new wallet'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

'Mam nowy portfel' literally translates to 'I have a new wallet'.

listening B1

Listen: 'Help me find my wallet.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Słuchaj, zgubiłem portfel. Pomożesz mi go znaleźć?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

Listen: 'Open your wallet and take out your ID card.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Otwórz portfel i wyjmij dowód osobisty.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

Listen: 'My wallet is full of money, but I don't have time to spend it.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mój portfel jest pełen pieniędzy, ale nie mam czasu ich wydać.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Mój portfel jest pusty.

Focus: Mój portfel jest pusty.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Znalazłem twój portfel pod stołem.

Focus: Znalazłem twój portfel pod stołem.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Włóż pieniądze do portfela.

Focus: Włóż pieniądze do portfela.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
multiple choice B2

Które zdanie najlepiej opisuje sytuację, gdy ktoś zapomniał swojego portfela?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Nie ma przy sobie dokumentów ani pieniędzy.

Portfel zazwyczaj zawiera zarówno dokumenty, jak i pieniądze, więc jego brak oznacza brak obu.

multiple choice B2

W jakim kontekście najczęściej użyjemy słowa 'zgubić portfel'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Gdy ktoś nie może znaleźć swoich pieniędzy i dokumentów, które miał w portfelu.

Fraza 'zgubić portfel' odnosi się do utraty portfela wraz z jego zawartością.

multiple choice B2

Co zazwyczaj znajdziemy w męskim portfelu?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Karty kredytowe, dowód osobisty i banknoty.

Standardowa zawartość portfela, niezależnie od płci, to dokumenty i środki płatnicze.

true false B2

Można płacić portfelem zbliżeniowo, jeśli ma się w nim kartę bankową z tą funkcją.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

Wiele osób płaci zbliżeniowo, trzymając kartę w portfelu i przykładając cały portfel do terminala.

true false B2

W języku polskim słowo 'portfel' może również oznaczać teczkę na dokumenty.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

Istnieje drugie, mniej popularne znaczenie słowa 'portfel' jako teczka na dokumenty, zwłaszcza w kontekście formalnym lub biurowym.

true false B2

Zgubienie portfela zawsze oznacza kradzież.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

Zgubienie portfela może być wynikiem roztargnienia, a niekoniecznie kradzieży.

listening C1

The speaker lost something important.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Słuchaj uważnie: zgubiłem portfel, a w nim wszystkie dokumenty.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Listen for where she keeps her wallet.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Ona zawsze nosi swój portfel w małej torebce, żeby był bezpieczny.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

The speaker needs to pay.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Czy masz przy sobie portfel? Muszę zapłacić za kawę.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Czy Twój portfel jest skórzany?

Focus: portfel

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Zawsze sprawdzam, czy mam portfel, zanim wyjdę z domu.

Focus: zawsze sprawdzam

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Mój portfel jest pusty po ostatnich zakupach.

Focus: pusty

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
fill blank C2

Złodziej wyrwał jej ___ z torebki.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

The thief snatched her wallet from her purse. 'Portfel' is the correct word for wallet.

fill blank C2

Zawsze noszę dokumenty w ___ wewnętrznej kieszeni.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfela

I always carry documents in my wallet's inner pocket. 'Portfela' is the genitive case of 'portfel', required here.

fill blank C2

Sprawdź, czy masz wszystkie karty w ___.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfelu

Check if you have all your cards in your wallet. 'Portfelu' is the locative case of 'portfel', used with 'w' (in).

fill blank C2

Kupiłem sobie nowy skórzany ___.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

I bought myself a new leather wallet. 'Portfel' is the direct object here.

fill blank C2

Czy widziałeś mój ___? Nie mogę go znaleźć.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

Have you seen my wallet? I can't find it. 'Portfel' is the direct object.

fill blank C2

Pamiętaj, żeby zawsze mieć przy sobie ___ z gotówką.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: portfel

Remember to always carry your wallet with cash. 'Portfel' is the direct object here.

multiple choice C2

Które zdanie najlepiej oddaje sytuację, gdy zgubiłeś "portfel"?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Moje dokumenty i pieniądze zniknęły wraz z nim.

Portfel zawiera zazwyczaj dokumenty i pieniądze, więc ich zniknięcie jest najbardziej trafnym opisem utraty portfela.

multiple choice C2

Wybierz poprawne zdanie opisujące 'portfel' jako symbol statusu.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Jego portfel, wykonany z egzotycznej skóry, świadczył o jego pozycji społecznej.

Portfel z egzotycznej skóry jest często postrzegany jako symbol luksusu i statusu społecznego, w przeciwieństwie do portfeli z tańszych materiałów.

multiple choice C2

Co byś zrobił, gdybyś znalazł czyjś 'portfel' w miejscu publicznym?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Oddałbym go na policję lub do biura rzeczy znalezionych.

Oddanie znalezionego portfela odpowiednim służbom jest właściwym i uczciwym postępowaniem.

true false C2

Wyrażenie 'cienki portfel' w przenośni może oznaczać brak pieniędzy.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

Tak, 'cienki portfel' to idiomatyczne określenie na sytuację, gdy ktoś ma mało pieniędzy.

true false C2

Portfel jest zawsze wykonany z metalu.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

Portfele są zazwyczaj wykonane ze skóry, tkaniny lub innych materiałów, rzadko z metalu.

true false C2

Możesz użyć 'portfela' do przechowywania książek.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

Portfel służy do przechowywania pieniędzy, kart i dokumentów, a nie książek. Jest zbyt mały na książki.

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