المعنى
Doing what was suggested.
خلفية ثقافية
Poles value 'dobra rada' (good advice) highly, especially from family members. It is common for parents to give advice to adult children, and 'pójście za radą' is seen as a sign of familial respect. In modern Polish offices, 'pójście za radą' is often used when discussing consultants or external audits. It sounds more decisive and professional than 'słuchać się kogoś'. In classic Polish literature (like Sienkiewicz), characters often 'idą za radą' of a mentor or a priest, highlighting the moral weight of following wisdom. On Polish forums like Wykop or Reddit, users often say 'poszedłem za waszą radą' when reporting back on a problem they asked about.
Use the past tense
Most of the time, you will use this in the past tense ('poszedłem/poszłam') because you are reporting that you already did what was suggested.
Watch the 'ą'
Don't forget the tail on the 'ą' in 'radą'. Without it, 'rada' is the wrong case and the sentence becomes ungrammatical.
المعنى
Doing what was suggested.
Use the past tense
Most of the time, you will use this in the past tense ('poszedłem/poszłam') because you are reporting that you already did what was suggested.
Watch the 'ą'
Don't forget the tail on the 'ą' in 'radą'. Without it, 'rada' is the wrong case and the sentence becomes ungrammatical.
Combine with adjectives
Make your Polish sound more natural by adding adjectives like 'dobrą' (good) or 'mądrą' (wise): 'Poszedłem za jego mądrą radą'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'rada' in the instrumental case.
Poszedłem za twoją _______ i kupiłem te buty.
The preposition 'za' requires the instrumental case, which for the feminine noun 'rada' is 'radą'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Pójść za radą' is the correct collocation with the instrumental case.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
A: Dlaczego sprzedałeś ten dom? B: ________ za radą mojego agenta nieruchomości.
The question is in the past tense ('sprzedałeś'), so the answer should also be in the past tense ('poszedłem').
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Pójdźmy za radą ekspertów.'
The use of 'ekspertów' and the formal structure 'Pójdźmy' suggests a professional or serious context.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينPoszedłem za twoją _______ i kupiłem te buty.
The preposition 'za' requires the instrumental case, which for the feminine noun 'rada' is 'radą'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Pójść za radą' is the correct collocation with the instrumental case.
A: Dlaczego sprzedałeś ten dom? B: ________ za radą mojego agenta nieruchomości.
The question is in the past tense ('sprzedałeś'), so the answer should also be in the past tense ('poszedłem').
Phrase: 'Pójdźmy za radą ekspertów.'
The use of 'ekspertów' and the formal structure 'Pójdźmy' suggests a professional or serious context.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but 'iść' (imperfective) implies a continuous or habitual action, while 'pójść' (perfective) implies a one-time decision. 'Pójść' is much more common.
It is neutral to slightly formal. It's perfectly fine to use with friends, but it's also the standard choice for professional writing.
'Posłuchać rady' is more common in casual speech and emphasizes the act of listening. 'Pójść za radą' emphasizes the action taken as a result.
It's better to use 'podążać za przepisem' or 'robić według przepisu' for recipes. 'Rada' is usually more personal or professional advice.
You say: 'Poszedłem za jej radą' (if you are male) or 'Poszłam za jej radą' (if you are female).
Yes, in this specific collocation, 'za' always triggers the instrumental case.
Yes, it means 'to follow my own advice,' often used when you realize you were right all along.
You still use the same phrase: 'Niestety, poszedłem za jego radą i straciłem pieniądze' (Unfortunately, I followed his advice and lost money).
Yes: 'pójść za radami' (to follow pieces of advice). Note the instrumental plural ending '-ami'.
Yes, 'pójść za sugestią' is also correct and very common in business.
عبارات ذات صلة
posłuchać rady
synonymTo listen to advice.
zastosować się do rady
specialized formTo comply with advice.
pójść za głosem serca
builds onTo follow the voice of one's heart.
odradzać coś komuś
contrastTo advise against something.
