المعنى
Carrying an item on one's person.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Dowód Osobisty' (ID card) culture is strong. Even though you aren't strictly required to carry it at all times anymore, most Poles feel 'naked' without it 'przy sobie'. Digitalization via the 'mObywatel' app allows Poles to have their documents 'przy sobie' on their phones, which is legally equivalent to physical documents in most cases. In social etiquette, if someone asks if you have a cigarette or a light 'przy sobie', it's a common way to start a conversation in smoking areas. Carrying 'drobne' (small change) was a necessity for years due to lack of change in shops. Older generations still insist on having some coins 'przy sobie'.
The 'Sobie' Rule
Never change 'sobie' to 'mnie' or 'tobie'. It's a fixed part of the idiom when referring to the subject.
Negation Case
When you say 'Nie mam przy sobie...', the object must be in the Genitive case (e.g., 'pieniędzy', not 'pieniądze').
المعنى
Carrying an item on one's person.
The 'Sobie' Rule
Never change 'sobie' to 'mnie' or 'tobie'. It's a fixed part of the idiom when referring to the subject.
Negation Case
When you say 'Nie mam przy sobie...', the object must be in the Genitive case (e.g., 'pieniędzy', not 'pieniądze').
Digital ID
If you are in Poland, mention 'mObywatel' if you don't have a physical ID 'przy sobie'—it's very modern and impressive!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to say 'I don't have my phone on me'.
Nie ______ telefonu ______ ______.
For 'I', use 'mam'. The phrase is always 'przy sobie'.
Which sentence is correct for asking a friend if they have money on them?
A: Czy masz przy tobie pieniądze? B: Czy masz przy sobie pieniądze? C: Czy masz pieniądze u siebie?
In Polish, you must use the reflexive 'sobie' when referring to the subject 'ty'.
Complete the dialogue at the airport.
Ochrona: Czy ma pan coś metalowego w kieszeniach? Pasażer: Nie, nie mam nic ______ ______.
'Przy sobie' is the standard way to refer to items in your pockets.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a cafe and realize you forgot your wallet.
Use the negative form to indicate you don't have it on you.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
What can you have 'przy sobie'?
Essentials
- • Klucze
- • Telefon
- • Portfel
Documents
- • Dowód
- • Paszport
- • Bilet
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينNie ______ telefonu ______ ______.
For 'I', use 'mam'. The phrase is always 'przy sobie'.
A: Czy masz przy tobie pieniądze? B: Czy masz przy sobie pieniądze? C: Czy masz pieniądze u siebie?
In Polish, you must use the reflexive 'sobie' when referring to the subject 'ty'.
Ochrona: Czy ma pan coś metalowego w kieszeniach? Pasażer: Nie, nie mam nic ______ ______.
'Przy sobie' is the standard way to refer to items in your pockets.
Situation: You are at a cafe and realize you forgot your wallet.
Use the negative form to indicate you don't have it on you.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, that sounds like a literal translation from English and is incorrect in Polish. Always use 'przy sobie'.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine to use with a boss, a police officer, or a friend.
'Mieć' is about the current moment. 'Nosić' implies you carry it every day as a habit.
Yes, but it's metaphorical/emotional, meaning 'to have someone near me for support'.
No. 'My mamy przy sobie' is correct. 'Sobie' is universal for all subjects.
Say 'Nie mam tego przy sobie'.
Yes, e.g., 'Czy ma pan przy sobie wizytówkę?' (Do you have a business card on you?).
Only if you mean the car keys. You can't have a car 'przy sobie' unless you are touching it.
It uses the Locative case (Miejscownik).
Yes, especially in romantic songs about wanting to have a lover 'przy sobie'.
No, time is abstract. Just say 'Mam czas'.
Then you say 'Mam w samochodzie', not 'przy sobie'.
عبارات ذات صلة
mieć ze sobą
similarTo have with oneself
nosić przy sobie
specialized formTo habitually carry on oneself
trzymać przy sobie
similarTo keep near oneself
mieć pod ręką
similarTo have at hand
posiadać
synonymTo possess
