Signification
To be tired or annoyed by something.
Contexte culturel
Complaining is a social bonding mechanism. Saying 'Mam dość' about the government or the weather is a way to find common ground with strangers. At a Polish 'obiad' (dinner), 'Mam dość' is a polite but firm way to stop a grandmother from putting more food on your plate. The phrase 'Mamy dość' was a powerful slogan during the Solidarity movement and recent social protests, symbolizing a collective breaking point. While Poles work very hard, 'Mam dość' is frequently used in the 'kitchen talk' among coworkers to vent about management.
The 'Tego' Shortcut
If you are in the middle of a frustrating situation, just say 'Mam tego dość!'. You don't need to name the object; 'tego' covers everything.
Case Sensitivity
Always check your endings! 'Mam dość kawa' is wrong; 'Mam dość kawy' is right. The Genitive case is non-negotiable here.
Signification
To be tired or annoyed by something.
The 'Tego' Shortcut
If you are in the middle of a frustrating situation, just say 'Mam tego dość!'. You don't need to name the object; 'tego' covers everything.
Case Sensitivity
Always check your endings! 'Mam dość kawa' is wrong; 'Mam dość kawy' is right. The Genitive case is non-negotiable here.
Polite Refusal
At a party, 'Mam dość' is a perfectly polite way to stop someone from pouring you more alcohol without being rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets (Genitive case).
Mam dość tej ________ (praca).
'Pracy' is the Genitive form of 'praca'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'I've had enough of your lies'.
Jak to powiesz?
This correctly uses 'mieć' and the Genitive plural 'twoich kłamstw'.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Czy chcesz jeszcze kawałek sernika? B: Nie, dziękuję. ________.
In a food context, 'Mam dość' is the standard polite refusal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: It has been raining for 10 days and you are frustrated.
You are fed up with the rain (deszczu).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMam dość tej ________ (praca).
'Pracy' is the Genitive form of 'praca'.
Jak to powiesz?
This correctly uses 'mieć' and the Genitive plural 'twoich kłamstw'.
A: Czy chcesz jeszcze kawałek sernika? B: Nie, dziękuję. ________.
In a food context, 'Mam dość' is the standard polite refusal.
Situation: It has been raining for 10 days and you are frustrated.
You are fed up with the rain (deszczu).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt depends on the tone. In a restaurant, it's polite. In an argument, it's sharp. With friends, it's just venting.
Yes, 'Mam cię dość' means 'I'm fed up with you'. It's quite strong.
They are identical in meaning. 'Dość' is more common in modern speech; 'dosyć' is slightly more traditional.
Expressions liées
mieć powyżej uszu
synonymTo have it above one's ears.
mieć po dziurki w nosie
synonymTo have it up to one's nostrils.
przebrać miarę
similarTo exceed the measure.
wystarczy
builds onThat's enough / Sufficient.
