Significado
Showing others how to behave.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'autorytet' is linked to 'dawać przykład'. In Polish schools, the 'Gospodarz klasy' (class president) is expected to set an example for others. Modern Polish management culture is shifting from a hierarchical 'command' style to 'leadership by example', often using the English term 'lead by example' alongside the Polish phrase. During the partitions, Polish nobility (szlachta) were expected to 'dawać przykład' of patriotism to the peasants to maintain national unity. In the Catholic tradition, which is strong in Poland, saints are often described as those who 'dawali przykład' of Christian life.
The 'Good/Bad' Rule
Always specify if the example is 'dobry' or 'zły' if it's not clear from context. Polish listeners expect this evaluation.
Dative Case
Remember: Dawać przykład (komuś) - Dative. Never use 'dla'!
Significado
Showing others how to behave.
The 'Good/Bad' Rule
Always specify if the example is 'dobry' or 'zły' if it's not clear from context. Polish listeners expect this evaluation.
Dative Case
Remember: Dawać przykład (komuś) - Dative. Never use 'dla'!
Leadership
In a job interview, use 'dawać przykład' to sound like a proactive leader. It's a high-value phrase for HR.
Older Siblings
If you have younger siblings, you will hear this phrase constantly from Polish parents: 'Dawaj przykład młodszemu bratu!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dawać' or 'dać'.
Jako starsza siostra, zawsze powinnam _______ dobry przykład rodzeństwu.
The sentence expresses a general, ongoing obligation, so the imperfective infinitive 'dawać' is correct.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'He sets an example for his students'?
The recipient 'uczniowie' must be in the Dative case (uczniom) without a preposition.
Match the quality to the context of 'dawać przykład'.
Match: 1. Strażak, 2. Nauczyciel, 3. Ekolog
A firefighter sets an example of courage, a teacher of punctuality, and an ecologist of recycling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dlaczego sprzątasz biurko? B: Chcę _______ przykład nowym pracownikom.
In this specific instance of cleaning, 'dać' (perfective) works well, though 'dawać' is also acceptable for a general habit. 'Podać' and 'robić' are incorrect.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Dawać vs Podać
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJako starsza siostra, zawsze powinnam _______ dobry przykład rodzeństwu.
The sentence expresses a general, ongoing obligation, so the imperfective infinitive 'dawać' is correct.
How do you say 'He sets an example for his students'?
The recipient 'uczniowie' must be in the Dative case (uczniom) without a preposition.
Match: 1. Strażak, 2. Nauczyciel, 3. Ekolog
A firefighter sets an example of courage, a teacher of punctuality, and an ecologist of recycling.
A: Dlaczego sprzątasz biurko? B: Chcę _______ przykład nowym pracownikom.
In this specific instance of cleaning, 'dać' (perfective) works well, though 'dawać' is also acceptable for a general habit. 'Podać' and 'robić' are incorrect.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, use 'podać przykład' for math or logic. 'Dawać przykład' is for behavior.
'Dawać' is for habits (I always set an example). 'Dać' is for a specific moment (I set an example yesterday).
Yes, that means 'He is a good example'. It is very similar to 'On daje dobry przykład'.
Usually no, it's very positive. However, like anything, it can be used sarcastically if the person is actually behaving badly.
The person receiving the example is in the Dative (komuś), and the quality is in the Genitive (czegoś).
Yes, a company can set an example for other companies in the industry.
It is neutral. It works in a playground and in a boardroom.
Use 'brać przykład z kogoś'.
Rarely, unless you are anthropomorphizing them (e.g., 'The mother bear sets an example for her cubs').
It is 'dawać zły przykład'.
No, you can just say 'On daje przykład' and the context will imply he is acting as a model.
It is masculine (ten przykład).
Frases relacionadas
brać przykład z kogoś
similarto follow someone's example
świecić przykładem
specialized formto be a shining example
podać przykład
contrastto provide an instance/fact
stawiać za wzór
similarto hold up as a model
iść w czyjeś ślady
similarto follow in someone's footsteps
