Signification
Asking about distance to a location.
Contexte culturel
Poles often use the word 'kawałek' (a piece) to describe distance. It is notoriously vague and can mean anything from a short walk to a long trek. In the Tatra mountains, 'daleko' is relative. A 'short walk' for a local highlander (Góral) might be an exhausting climb for a tourist. In cities like Warsaw or Wrocław, distance is often measured in 'przystanki' (tram/bus stops) rather than kilometers. In the countryside, distance might be described by landmarks like 'za kościołem' (behind the church) or 'koło lasu' (near the forest).
Add 'Przepraszam'
Always start with 'Przepraszam' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger 'Czy to daleko?' to sound polite.
The 'Kawałek' Trap
If someone says it's 'kawałek,' be prepared for a 15-minute walk. It's rarely just a few steps.
Signification
Asking about distance to a location.
Add 'Przepraszam'
Always start with 'Przepraszam' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger 'Czy to daleko?' to sound polite.
The 'Kawałek' Trap
If someone says it's 'kawałek,' be prepared for a 15-minute walk. It's rarely just a few steps.
Gestures
Poles often point in the general direction while answering this question. Follow the hand, not just the words!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Is it far?'.
____ to daleko?
'Czy' is the standard particle for starting yes/no questions in Polish.
Which sentence correctly asks 'Is it far to the station?'
Select the correct Polish translation:
The preposition 'do' requires the genitive case ('stacji').
Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of asking about distance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Przepraszam, ____ to daleko do centrum? B: Nie, to tylko 5 minut pieszo.
The context of asking for directions requires the question particle 'czy'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ to daleko?
'Czy' is the standard particle for starting yes/no questions in Polish.
Select the correct Polish translation:
The preposition 'do' requires the genitive case ('stacji').
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic variations of asking about distance.
A: Przepraszam, ____ to daleko do centrum? B: Nie, to tylko 5 minut pieszo.
The context of asking for directions requires the question particle 'czy'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, in very informal settings or if you are out of breath while hiking, just saying 'Daleko?' with a rising intonation is understood.
'Daleko' is an adverb used to describe the state of being far. 'Daleki' is an adjective used to describe a noun (e.g., 'daleki kuzyn' - a distant cousin).
You can say 'Tak, bardzo daleko' (Yes, very far), 'Nie, blisko' (No, near), or the classic 'Kawałek' (A bit).
In grammatically correct Polish, yes. However, in spoken Polish, people often drop it and use intonation to indicate a question.
Technically no, but people will understand you. It's better to use 'Czy to długo?' for time.
Expressions liées
Jak daleko?
similarHow far?
Daleko jeszcze?
specialized formAre we there yet?
Rzut beretem
contrastA stone's throw away
Na końcu świata
specialized formAt the end of the world
