Meaning
It is important enough to observe.
Cultural Background
Poles value 'concrete' recommendations. Using 'warte uwagi' sounds more sincere and less like marketing fluff than saying something is 'super'. In Polish corporate environments, this phrase is a polite way to flag an issue or a success without being overly dramatic. In Polish universities, professors use 'godny uwagi' to signal that a student's thesis or a specific book is of high academic quality. Polish influencers often use this phrase in 'Top 5' lists to maintain an air of authority and taste.
Gender Check
Always look at the noun first. If it's a 'Ta' word, use 'Warta'.
No 'Dla'
Never say 'warte dla uwagi'. It's a direct connection: 'warte uwagi'.
Meaning
It is important enough to observe.
Gender Check
Always look at the noun first. If it's a 'Ta' word, use 'Warta'.
No 'Dla'
Never say 'warte dla uwagi'. It's a direct connection: 'warte uwagi'.
Add Adverbs
Use 'szczególnie' (particularly) or 'zdecydowanie' (definitely) to sound more like a native speaker.
Sincerity
Use this when you really mean it. It's a respected form of praise in Poland.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'warty' (warty, warta, warte).
Ta nowa restauracja jest _______ uwagi.
'Restauracja' is a feminine noun, so we use 'warta'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
No preposition is needed, and 'warty' matches the masculine 'film'.
Match the object to the correct form of the phrase.
1. Książka, 2. Miasto, 3. Projekt
Książka (fem), Miasto (neut), Projekt (masc).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Czy ten kurs polskiego jest dobry? B: Tak, jest zdecydowanie _______ _______.
'Kurs' is masculine.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gender Agreement
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTa nowa restauracja jest _______ uwagi.
'Restauracja' is a feminine noun, so we use 'warta'.
Select the correct option:
No preposition is needed, and 'warty' matches the masculine 'film'.
1. Książka, 2. Miasto, 3. Projekt
Książka (fem), Miasto (neut), Projekt (masc).
A: Czy ten kurs polskiego jest dobry? B: Tak, jest zdecydowanie _______ _______.
'Kurs' is masculine.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit objectifying or professional. 'Ten kandydat jest warty uwagi' is fine in a hiring context, but 'Ta dziewczyna jest warta uwagi' sounds like you are evaluating her as a prospect rather than a person.
'Wart' is an older, short form. You might see it in books or hear it in phrases like 'Guzik wart' (Worth a button/Worthless). In modern speech, 'warty' is the standard.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes! 'Warte mojej uwagi' means 'worth MY attention'. It can sound a bit arrogant, like you are a very important person.
You say 'niewarte uwagi'.
No, in this phrase, 'uwagi' stays in the genitive singular form.
Yes, especially if the food is unique or high quality.
Not better, just more formal. Use 'godny' for a Nobel prize winner and 'warty' for a good pizza.
For things, it's 'warte uwagi'. For a group of men or a mixed group of people, it's 'warci uwagi'.
Absolutely. 'Czy to jest warte uwagi?' is a very common way to ask for a recommendation.
It's close, but 'interesting' (ciekawe) is just a feeling. 'Warte uwagi' is a judgment of value.
Very often. It helps journalists highlight important stories.
Related Phrases
godny uwagi
synonymWorthy of attention
zasługiwać na uwagę
similarTo deserve attention
rzucać się w oczy
similarTo catch the eye
niewarte funta kłaków
contrastNot worth a pound of lint
warto
builds onIt is worth (doing something)
