뜻
Agreeing tentatively.
문화적 배경
Poles often use 'chyba' to avoid sounding too assertive or aggressive in social settings. It's a way of being 'polite but honest'. In Polish offices, admitting a mistake with 'Chyba ma Pan/Pani rację' is seen as a sign of professional maturity and openness. Younger Poles often shorten the phrase to just 'Racja' or 'No, racja' in digital communication, reflecting a trend towards brevity. In the Silesian dialect, you might hear different variations, but 'mosz recht' (from German 'du hast recht') is a common regional equivalent.
The 'No' Trick
Start the phrase with 'No' (No, chyba masz rację) to sound 100% like a native speaker. In this context, 'No' means 'Yeah'.
Don't forget the 'ę'
Saying 'racja' instead of 'rację' is a clear sign of a beginner. Practice that nasal 'ę'!
뜻
Agreeing tentatively.
The 'No' Trick
Start the phrase with 'No' (No, chyba masz rację) to sound 100% like a native speaker. In this context, 'No' means 'Yeah'.
Don't forget the 'ę'
Saying 'racja' instead of 'rację' is a clear sign of a beginner. Practice that nasal 'ę'!
Humility in Debate
Using 'chyba' makes you sound more likeable in Poland. Being too certain can sometimes be perceived as being arrogant.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Chyba ______ rację.
In Polish, we use the verb 'mieć' (to have) with 'racja'.
Which of these is the correct formal version of the phrase?
You are talking to your boss and want to agree tentatively.
'Ma Pan' is the formal second-person singular form.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Myślę, że ten pociąg spóźni się 10 minut. B: ______
This is the most grammatically correct and contextually appropriate response.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. 'No, racja' | 2. 'Ma Pani rację' | 3. 'Chyba masz rację'
'No, racja' is very informal, 'Ma Pani' is formal, and 'Chyba masz' is neutral/informal.
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시각 학습 자료
Certainty Scale
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Chyba ______ rację.
In Polish, we use the verb 'mieć' (to have) with 'racja'.
You are talking to your boss and want to agree tentatively.
'Ma Pan' is the formal second-person singular form.
A: Myślę, że ten pociąg spóźni się 10 minut. B: ______
This is the most grammatically correct and contextually appropriate response.
1. 'No, racja' | 2. 'Ma Pani rację' | 3. 'Chyba masz rację'
'No, racja' is very informal, 'Ma Pani' is formal, and 'Chyba masz' is neutral/informal.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but use the formal version: 'Chyba ma Pani rację' (to a woman) or 'Chyba ma Pan rację' (to a man).
'Chyba' adds a layer of 'I guess' or 'perhaps'. It's softer and less direct.
Because it's the object of the verb 'mieć'. In Polish, direct objects usually take the Accusative case.
Usually, but you can say 'Masz chyba rację' for a slightly different emphasis. Both are correct.
It's better to use 'Przyznaję Panu/Pani rację' in a very formal email, but 'Chyba ma Pan/Pani rację' is fine for internal Slack/Teams messages.
You would say 'Chyba mam rację'.
It's somewhere in between. In this phrase, it's closest to 'I guess'.
Yes, it is standard Polish and used everywhere from Gdańsk to Zakopane.
Yes, if you say it with a flat tone and roll your eyes, it can mean 'Yeah, sure, whatever you say'.
Just saying 'Racja' or 'No, racja'.
관련 표현
Masz rację
similarYou are right.
Zgadzam się
synonymI agree.
Właśnie!
similarExactly!
Bez wątpienia
contrastWithout a doubt.
Mylisz się
contrastYou are wrong.
