Meaning
To be successful for a short time.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a staple in Polish tabloid journalism (like 'Fakt' or 'Super Express') to describe reality show contestants. Commentators use it to describe 'jokers'—substitutes who change the game in the final minutes. In the Polish startup scene, '5 minut' is often used to describe the window of opportunity for a pitch. Influencers often use it ironically when they get a small amount of attention for something embarrassing.
Use it to motivate
Saying 'To twoje pięć minut!' is a great way to encourage a friend before a performance.
Watch the number
Don't say 'moje pięć minuty'. It's always 'minut' (genitive plural).
Meaning
To be successful for a short time.
Use it to motivate
Saying 'To twoje pięć minut!' is a great way to encourage a friend before a performance.
Watch the number
Don't say 'moje pięć minuty'. It's always 'minut' (genitive plural).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Po wygraniu loterii, on w końcu ______ swoje ______ minut.
The standard verb is 'mieć' and the standard number is 'pięć'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a figurative sense?
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
Sentence B refers to a period of success/fame, which is the idiomatic meaning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
A: 'Mój artykuł jest na pierwszej stronie!' B: 'Gratulacje! To ______ ______ ______ ______!'
'Twoje' agrees with the non-masculine plural block, and 'minut' is the correct genitive plural form.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesPo wygraniu loterii, on w końcu ______ swoje ______ minut.
The standard verb is 'mieć' and the standard number is 'pięć'.
Wybierz poprawne zdanie:
Sentence B refers to a period of success/fame, which is the idiomatic meaning.
A: 'Mój artykuł jest na pierwszej stronie!' B: 'Gratulacje! To ______ ______ ______ ______!'
'Twoje' agrees with the non-masculine plural block, and 'minut' is the correct genitive plural form.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, the idiom is fixed with 'pięć'. Changing the number makes it literal.
It depends on the tone. It can be a compliment or a cynical remark about someone's temporary fame.
Related Phrases
moment chwały
synonymmoment of glory
być na fali
similarto be on a roll / on a wave
jednosezonowa gwiazda
specialized formone-season star
